Lime Leaf Sherbet

Lime leaf sherbet has a pale green colour which can be increased with a drop of green colouring but don’t overdo it. It works with savoury as well as dessert dishes so try it with an aloo for example to add a shock of lime citrus punch.

Equipment:

• Ice Cream maker

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces/3 cups/625ml full-fat milk
• 1 cup/200g sugar
• 180ml lime juice
• 20 makrut lime leaves
• 3 teaspoons of grated lime rind
• 1 drop of green colour (optional)

Preparation:

1. Slowly heat the milk in a large saucepan. Be careful not to scold or overheat.
2. Dissolve in the sugar until all the granules have disappeared.
3. Place in a covered container in the refrigerator.
4. Add the lime juice and the lime leaves. leave for tow hours in the fridge.
5. Pass the milk mixture through a sieve to catch the lime leaves.
6. Add the lime peel rind
7. To an ice-cream maker, add the whole mixture and stir freeze to create the sherbet.