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Tomato Basil Sorbet

Prep5 min
Total5 min
Yield10 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

Make tomato and basil sorbet with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and lime. A savoury-sweet frozen preparation with a hint of spice, ideal as a palate cleanser or unusual dessert.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 medium egg white, — optional
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons minced basil leaves
  • Fresh basil leaves for
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dash of Tabasco, — if desired
  • 3 ounces Vodka, — optional

Instructions

  1. 1
    Lightly beat the egg white in a bowl. in the tomato juice, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2
    Scoop the mixture into serving dishes and garnish with the basil leaves. Serve the sorbet with a basil leaf and pour in a dash of vodka.
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