not only does this look ridiculously simple, but the instructions for this recipe are fabulous, especially '5' .. if only i had cable i might think of watching his show. hmmmFROM JAMIE OLIVER (JamieOliver.com)
(makes 4 servings)
1 ripe pineapple
optional: natural yoghurt, to serve
4 heaped tbsps caster sugar
1 handful of fresh mint
Directions:
1) Cut both ends off the pineapple & peel the skin with a knife, removing any little black bits.
2) Then cut the pineapple into quarters & remove the slightly less tasty core, which I usually discard or suck on while preparing the rest of the dish. Finely slice your quarters, lengthways, as thin as you can
3) Lay out flat in one or two layers on a large plate. Don't refrigerate this – just put it to one side.
4) Take the plate to the table after dinner w/a pot of yoghurt that can be passed round
5) Return with a pestle & mortar with the sugar in it. (Your family or guests will probably think you've gone mad, especially if you ignore them while you do this),
6) pick the mint leaves & add them to the sugar.
7) Bash the hell out of it in the pestle & mortar at the table. You'll see the sugar change colour and it will smell fantastic. It normally takes about a minute to do if you've got a good wrist action.
8) Sprinkle the mint sugar over the plate of pineapple – making sure you don't let anyone nick any pineapple before you sprinkle the sugar over. What a fantastic thing. If you have any leftovers, you could always make a piña colada with them.
**NOTES: Buy yourself a ripe pineapple. It should smell slightly sweet and you should be able to remove the leaves quite easily.
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/dessert-recipes/pukka-pineapple-with-bashed-up-mint-suga
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