I should be ashamed for calling this a recipe, but the result is so good I had to share it with you; not to mention that after almost five days of Carnival (and food, and booze) I was in desperate need of something fresh.
Watermelon salad with rose and mint syrup
from Australian Gourmet Traveller
500g watermelon flesh
2/3 cup (133g) caster sugar
¼ cup (loosely packed) mint leaves
2 teaspoons rosewater
Combine sugar and ¼ cup (60ml) water in a small saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Add mint and rosewater, remove from heat, cool completely and strain, discarding solids. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To serve, using a melon baller, scoop watermelon into balls and divide among serving bowls. Drizzle with rose and mint syrup and serve immediately.
Serves 6
6 comments:
Sounds like and outstanding combo of flavors!
WATERmelon. You're killing me! It's one of my faves, but it's so cold here! Jealous am I.
Nothing to be ashamed about - smack dab in the tropics right now so it looks perfect!
Simple or not, it sounds tasty. rosewater sounds like a lovely addition.
I'd definitely make this.. if I could find watermelon that wasn't seedless :\
Half Baked, thank you!
Abby, the hubby and I are addicted to watermelon! It will be warm there in no time, let us hope, darling!
xx
Mark, enjoying the rest of the summer. :)
Thank you!
Taranii, tks for visiting! What is the problem with the watermelons there? Hope you find a good one!
i'm so jealous of your 5 fun-filled days of carnival!! i can't wait for watermelon season here.
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