This lemon sorbet with basil and ginger is the perfect ending to any Mediterranean summer menu. The intense freshness of freshly squeezed lemon, the herbaceous aroma of basil and the mild spiciness of ginger create a surprising and very refreshing combination.
Mediterranean
Lemon sorbet with basil and ginger
Refreshing lemon sorbet with fresh basil and ginger. Dairy-free, vegan and vibrantly flavored. The most refreshing summer dessert
- Spain
- Dessert
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo total
15 min
Preparation
6
Servings
Nutrition per serving
- Calories 130 kcal
- Protein 0 g
- Fiber 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates 34 g
- Fat 0 g
- Sodium 5 mg
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Preparation
Lemon sorbet with basil and ginger is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 ml of fresh lemon juice (6-8 lemons).
- Have ready: 200 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 200 ml of water.
- Have ready: 20 fresh basil leaves.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
Prepare the syrup: boil water and sugar for 2 min; let it cool
Prepare the syrup: boil water and sugar for 2 min; let cool completely. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil
When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil
Crush the basil leaves with 2 tablespoons of the cold syrup
Mix the lemon juice
syrup, crushed basil, ginger and zest. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step
Strain to remove ginger strands
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step
Freeze in a flat container for 3 hours; take out and mash with a fork
Repeat 2 times. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step
Alternative: use refrigerator/sorber for 25 min
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step
Serve in chilled glasses decorated with basil leaves
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature
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