Ingredients
- 1 pound semisweet dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 3-inch pieces of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- Freshly grated zest of 2 limes, or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 ½ cups candied ginger, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup matcha (Japanese green tea powder)
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
1009 calories; 52 grams fat; 28 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 19 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 151 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 134 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 30 milligrams cholesterol; 188 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Meanwhile, in a small pan, simmer the oil, chopped ginger, lime zest and honey for 2 to 3 minutes and then strain. Stir the butter into the melted chocolate, followed by the honey mixture. Fold in the candied ginger and spread on a foil-lined 9-by-11-inch tray. Refrigerate until it hardens. Break up the bar and sprinkle with green tea powder. Serve chilled.
15 minutes
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