Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Cucumber-Mint Sorbet

Recently stonetalker presented me with a bucket of assorted vegetables and some recipes for cucumber-based granitas. I tinkered a bit and developed this yummy recipe ...


Cucumber-Mint Sorbet


Ingredients:
4 large cucumbers
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup organic sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions:
Peel the cucumber and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Chop the cucumbers and put them in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and liquefy until smooth.

Pour cucumber mixture into the ice cream machine; freeze for about 15 minutes, or until stiff. Serve immediately or transfer to a container and store in the freezer.


Notes:
You may want to run the liquified cucumber mixture through a coarse sieve to remove any remaining seeds or chunks.

This stuff sets fast and relatively firm. You could serve it right out of the ice cream machine. When finished, it is an appetizing light green without need of food coloring.

While not intended as a dessert sorbet, this stuff is surprisingly good! It is cool, refreshing, and mildly sweet. It would make a perfect palate cleanser between courses at a summer brunch, picnic, or supper. Excellent contrast against anything hot or spicy such as curry, chili, or barbecue.
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  • 5 comments
auronsilver

hmm

auronsilver

July 21 2008, 22:46:41 UTC 12 years ago

hmmm i might just have to try this when i get down to florida itll be intreresting, o btw ty for having me at your class on sunday
ysabetwordsmith

Re: hmm

ysabetwordsmith

July 27 2008, 20:27:07 UTC 12 years ago

I'm glad you enjoyed the class!
ysabetwordsmith

Re: hmm

ysabetwordsmith

July 27 2008, 20:57:36 UTC 12 years ago

I'm glad you enjoyed the class!
knightbluerose

knightbluerose

July 23 2008, 00:09:04 UTC 12 years ago

Wow, thanks. This sounds really good.
ysabetwordsmith

ysabetwordsmith

July 23 2008, 00:15:13 UTC 12 years ago

It really is. So far, I rather like it, my partner Doug describes it as "verrrry interesting" and stonetalker is delighted by it.