Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 * Exported from MasterCook Mac * Cooling Cucumber and Mint " Drink " Recipe By : Madhur Jaffrey, World Vegetarian, p. 643 Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : beverages Iranian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 medium Kirby cucumbers -- (10 ounces) - peeled and very finely chopped 50 small young mint leaves -- very finely chopped 1/2 cup Simple Sugar Syrup -- recipe page 735 10 ice cubes -- (10 to 12) This very refreshing, lightly sweetened dish, eaten at all times of the day, is hardly a drink though it is full of liquid. In Iran it is served in bowls and eaten with a spoon on blisteringly hot summer days; it is remarkably cooking. It is best to have tender mint leaves for this, but if your leaves are large and coarse, just chop them up very finely. The best cucumber to use here is the crisp, pickling Kirby. If you cannot get these, use any other crisp cucumber with small, undeveloped seeds. Serves 2 Combine the cucumbers, mint, and sugar syrup in a medium bowl and mix well. Pour into 2 individual bowls, such as ice-cream dishes. Divide the ice cubes between the bowls. Stir each to mix. Serve immediately and eat with spoons. Source: Madhur Jaffrey, World Vegetarian Copyright 1999 by Madhur Jaffrey Typed and MC Formatted by Eruna Schultheiss - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving (excluding unknown items): 77 Calories; 0g Fat (0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 5mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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