Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1 cup plum puree
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine tamarind pulp, plum puree, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
4. Stir in lime juice.
5. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Transfer sorbet to a container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Freezing time: 4 hours
Temperature:
- Boiling temperature: 100°C (212°F)
- Freezing temperature: -18°C (0°F)
Serving size:
- Makes about 4 cups of sorbet
- Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 140
- Total fat: 0g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 60mg
- Total carbohydrates: 36g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 33g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Tamarind pulp can be substituted with tamarind concentrate.
- Plum puree can be substituted with any other fruit puree such as raspberry or mango.
Variations:
- Add chopped fresh mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
- Substitute lime juice with lemon or orange juice.
Tips and tricks:
- To make tamarind pulp, soak tamarind pods in hot water for 30 minutes, then strain and discard the seeds and fibers.
- To make plum puree, blend fresh or canned plums until smooth.
- For a smoother sorbet, strain the mixture before churning.
- Sorbet can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the freezer.
Storage instructions:
- Store sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
- Sorbet does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve sorbet in a chilled glass or bowl.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or sliced plums.
Pairings:
- Serve with a slice of pound cake or shortbread cookies.
Suggested side dishes:
- Sorbet is a dessert and does not require a side dish.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If sorbet is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- If sorbet is too soft, freeze for an additional hour.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Wash hands and utensils before and after handling food.
Food history:
- Tamarind is a tropical fruit that originated in Africa and is now widely used in Asian and Latin American cuisines.
- Plums are believed to have originated in China and have been cultivated for thousands of years.
Flavor profiles:
- Tamarind has a sweet and sour flavor with a slightly tart aftertaste.
- Plums have a sweet and juicy flavor with a slightly tart skin.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve sorbet as a refreshing dessert after a spicy meal.
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Taste: Tart, Sweet, Sour, Fruity, Refreshing