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Watermelon Ice Scoop

This dish is a frozen watermelon puree made by blending ripe watermelon with a pinch of salt and lime juice, then freezing the mixture until firm. The final product has a smooth, icy texture resembling a sorbet with vibrant pink color and refreshing flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe watermelon chunks seedless if possible
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed preferred

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Use a knife and cutting board to cut the watermelon into manageable chunks, approximately 1-inch pieces, ensuring seeds are removed if present.
  2. Place the watermelon chunks into a blender, add a pinch of salt, and pour in the lime juice. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, with a vibrant pink color and no visible chunks, about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Pour the blended watermelon mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish or container, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  4. Place the container in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork or spoon to scrape and stir the mixture to break up ice crystals, repeating this process 3-4 times for a smooth, sorbet-like texture.
  5. Once the mixture is fully frozen and has a firm but scoopable consistency, serve it in bowls with a spoon. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.