Black Sesame Sponge, Coconut Ice, Yuzu Snow, Candied Black Sesame, and Yuzu Gel

In a medium pot, combine yuzu juice, water, and sugar and heat over medium flame just until sugar dissolves. Transfer to Pacojet containers, cover, and freeze. Process in Pacojet according to manufacturer’s instructions, cover, and set aside in freezer.

In a medium pot, combine coconut purée and sugar and heat over medium flame until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a shallow container, cover, and freeze. When frozen, cut ice into small pieces (about ½-inch squares), cover, and freeze.

In a food processor, combine sesame seeds and oil and process to smooth paste.

Heat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, egg whites, and zest and whisk until combined. Add 250 grams black sesame paste and whisk until smooth. Transfer batter to parchment-lined quarter-sheet tray and bake 20 minutes, rotating tray once, halfway through baking. Cool on a wire rack.

In a medium pot, whisk together yuzu juice, sugar, and agar agar and bring mixture to a boil. Pour into a container and refrigerate until set. Transfer gel to blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to squeeze bottle.

In a medium pot, combine sugar and water and heat to 126°C. Add black sesame seeds and stir until combined, sesame seeds distributed evenly. Onto a sheet tray lined with a silicone mat, pour mixture. Using an offset spatula, spread mixture as thin as possible while still hot and pliable; let cool to room temperature. Break into pieces and spray with pearl luster on both sides.

In a bowl, whisk simple syrup into 100 grams black sesame paste.

Working in batches, combine coconut flakes and sugar in a spice grinder and grind until powdery.

Using a pastry brush, paint a stripe of Black Sesame Glaze onto a plate. Break Black Sesame Sponge into irregular pieces and place a few on top of painted area. Add a few dots of Yuzu Gel and set pieces of Candied Black Sesame Seeds on top. Place pieces of Coconut Ice next to the sponge and sprinkle on Coconut Powder. Garnish with flowers and a sprinkling of Yuzu Snow.