2 thin slices fresh root ginger
2 small pears, peeled
125驳/4陆辞锄 plain flour
陆 tsp baking powder
5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
100g/3陆 oz caster sugar
25g/1oz caster sugar
10g caster sugar
double cream whipped with a little caster sugar, to taste
1 cinnamon stick
陆 tsp ground cinnamon
900ml/1戮 pints vegetable oil, for deep-frying
录 tsp fine sea salt
1 star anise
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large free-range egg
100ml/3陆oz full-fat milk
500ml/18fl oz red wine