@ A_Food_Dude makes the perfect summer salad using “Sweet Heat” Thai Chili Compressed Watermelon that was compressed using the Avid Armor Ultra Series USV20 Chamber Vacuum Sealer. Topped with feta and fresh mint leaves. Yum!
A_Food_Dude:
Everyone loves fruit. Right? What if I tell you that your fruit is boring but I can show you how to spice up your fruit life! The magic of compression. Compressing is a fun and simple way to add another dimension to your fruit – changing both the texture and flavor for the better. And if you do it with your favorite liquid, the fruit will absorb the liquid creating a whole new flavor profile. An infused simple syrup can turn your boring fruit into a super star. Light herbs like mint, basil or lavender add a subtle hint. Fresh ginger and vanilla add a bit more flavor. Even alcohol can add excitement. But you shouldn’t forget using a spicy chili pepper to infuse flavor. The heat from the chili pairs well with the sweetness of the fruit, leaving a flavor explosion on your tongue.
In this recipe, I took half the watermelon, cutting it into cubes and blending it until fully mixed. I then strained it to remove anything unnecessary and added 2 chopped Thai bird chilis. You can add more (or any other pepper) if you like it really spicy. I let that sit for 24 hours to let the liquid infuse. The next day I cut the remainder of the water melon into cubes, placed them in bag with some of the chili infused liquid and compressed it using my @avidarmor vacuum chamber sealer. After that, I made a salad with feta and mint. This was so good I can’t wait to try other ways to add sweet heat.