Yam Mousse

Method

1. Put yam chunks in a blender jar, add 1 cup water and grind to a paste.
2. Heat cream in a non-stick pan, add yam paste and mix well. Add fennel seeds and mix well.
3. Add ½ cup sugar, mix well and let the mixture come to a boil. Take the pan off heat and set aside to cool down to room temperature.
4. Heat remaining sugar in another non-stick pan and let it caramelize. Add hazelnuts and mix well.Transfer into a plate and let it cool slightly.
5. Dip the rims of serving glasses in the caramelized mixture.
6. Transfer the mousse into these glasses. Put some caramelized hazelnuts on top of the mousse in each glass.
7. Decorate with vermicelli sticks. Keep the glasses in the refrigerator to chill before serving.

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