These candied fruits (Mut) are some of my fondest memories of Tet, Lunar New Year.  They’re very, very sweet but everyone has a tray in the house to offer to visitors with a cup of tea.  There are several different types in this tray, lotus seeds, ginger, custard apple, marrow, water chestnut and coconut – see the video below for an explanation of what’s what…

This tray was made in Cabramatta by a local sweets manufacturer.  After the new year, these Mut will be on special, I’d encourage you to give them a try and tell me what you think, but make sure you have them with a cup of Chinese tea to cut the sweetness!