Melon& Ginger Basket

* Exported from MasterCook *

MELON & GINGER BASKET

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indonesian Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lg Ripe honeydew melon
1/4 c Orange juice
2 Pieces stem ginger, thinly
-sliced
2 tb Stem ginger syrup
Fresh grated nutmeg to taste
2 Kiwifruit, peeled, cut in
-half, sliced
8 Lychees, peeled, seeded
8 Strawberries, cut in half
8 Black grapes, cut in half,
-seeded
Fresh mint sprigs (opt)
Ice cream

Cut a thin slice off one of rounded sides of melon
(not pointed ends), so melon will sit level on a
serving plate.

To form a handle, make 2 cuts about 3/4" wide on
either side of a central strip. Continue cutting
halfway down melon, then cut from bottom of handle
around either side of fruit so these two wedges can be
lifted away to form a basket shape. Cut away flesh
from inside handle. Remove seeds from melon. Scoop out
balls with a small melon scoop or cut flesh in pieces
and place in a bowl. Smooth edge of melon basket.

Add orange juice, stem ginger and syrup and nutmeg to
melon balls and stir lightly. Add kiwifruit, lychees,
strawberries and grapes and mix lightly. Spoon mixture
into melon and arrange fruits attractively. Cover and
chill. Garnish with mint sprig, if desired, and serve
with ice cream.

VARIATION: Use fresh fruits such as cherries,
pineapple, peaches, figs and nectarines. Substitute
freshly squeezed lime juice for orange juice.



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