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MANGO
AND ORANGE SORBET
C oastweek
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combination of fresh fruit and ready-prepared
orange juice in this sorbet is deliciously refreshing after a spicy
meal.
It is even more extravagant served either with good quality
chocolate
biscuits or a bar of good bitter chocolate.
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INGREDIENTS:
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PREPARATION:
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Transfer the orange juice into a freezer-proof container and
freeze until it is completely solid.
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Run hot water over the container for just a few seconds, then
turn out the frozen block of orange juice.
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Stone, peel and slice the flesh of the large mango.
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Blend the frozen juice and mango in a liquidiser until smooth.
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Then transfer to a freezer-proof container and freeze until
required.
If you prefer a softer sorbet you can process the frozen mixture
in a food processor or a liquidiser briefly before serving in
well-chilled glasses or in scoops, sprinkled with a little grated
chocolate.
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PASSION
FRUIT AND MANGO SORBET
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INGREDIENTS:
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four ripe, wrinkled passion fruits
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three medium ripe mangos (or large ripe peaches) peeled and
chopped
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two tablespoons sugar, or, to taste
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PREPARATION:
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Cut the passion fruits into halves.
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Spoon the pulp (seeds and all) into a food processor container
or blender.
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Add the mangos. Process until pureed. Strain out the seeds.
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Taste the mixture and add sugar if desired.
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Freeze the mixture in attractive serving bowls/ large wine
glasses.
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MANGO
AND COCONUT SORBET
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INGREDIENTS:
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3/4 cup water
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1/4 cup Sugar
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one large mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped
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3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
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1/4 cup well-stirred cream of coconut
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two tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
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a pinch of freshly grated lime peel
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PREPARATION:
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In a small saucepan boil the water with the sugar, stirring,
until the sugar is dissolved, simmer the mixture for for
minutes, and remove the pan from the heat.
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Let the syrup cool to room temperature and chill it, covered,
until it is cold.
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In a blender puree the mango with the pineapple juice, the
cream of coconut, the lime juice, the freshly grated lime peel,
and the syrup until the mixture is smooth.
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Freeze the mixture in an ice-cream freezer according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
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LAMU
MANGO SORBET
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INGREDIENTS:
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two large Lamu mangoes, drained and pureed
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half a cup carbonated water
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one third cup honey
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one tablespoon lime juice
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PREPARATION:
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In a medium bowl, combine the mango puree, water, honey and
lime juice; mix until well-blended.
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Freeze the mixture in an attractive serving bowls/ large wine
glasses.
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MTWAPA
MANGO SORBET
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INGREDIENTS:
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PREPARATION:
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Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh.
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Mash to a pulp and add lime juice, champagne and rum.
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Place in ice cream tray and freeze.
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When it starts to set around the edges, beat till smooth.
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Add the beaten egg white and fold into the sorbet.
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Replace in refrigerator - serve in champagne glasses.
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We
are always interested in your opinions, suggestions, comments or
contributions - If you have a favourite 'traditional' recipe that
might go
down well along the East African Coast, do send it in to us and we
can
share your pleasure and treasure with our readers around the world.
coastwk@africaonline.co.ke
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