Name: Fig Salad with a Vanilla & Black Pepper Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 12 medium size fresh figs, cut into quarters; 1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar; 1/2 cup (100 ml) water; 1 vanilla pod, seeds; 1 Tablespoon black kampot pepper, freshly ground (important); 2 Tablespoons slivered almonds; Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Fig Salad with a Vanilla & Black Pepper Syrup

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Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Desserts

Simple summer salad with fresh figs and a subtle syrup made of vanilla and black pepper. Add a few slivered almonds, fresh mint, and it’s ready!

Ingredients

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12 medium size fresh figs, cut into quarters
1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar
1/2 cup (100 ml) water
1 vanilla pod, seeds
1 Tablespoon black kampot pepper, freshly ground (important)
2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

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Instructions

In a small saucepan placed on very low heat, place sugar, water, vanilla (pod and grated seeds), one tablespoons of freshly ground black pepper, and infuse for about 5-10 minutes, until mixture thickens.
Remove the vanilla pod and drain the syrup with a strainer in a bowl.
Place in the fridge for about 15-30 minutes, then serve with fresh figs cut into quarters. Sprinkle slivered almonds, add a few fresh mint leaves, and it’s ready!