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Clove Granita
Clove is a tropical spice. It is the unopened bud of the tree and is known in the USA for braising hams. It contains large amounts of Eugenol, an oil which has significant antiseptic and analgesic effects. this helps relieve the mouth of pain incurred during chemotherapy.
Ingredients
For 2 Serving(s)
- 1 quart Sorbet basic solution
- 2 tablespoon Clove
Clove Granita Directions
Steps
- In a sauce pan prepare the sorbet solution by boiling equal amounts of water and sugar (1:1). Could use less sugar to make less sweet.
- Once mixed, add the clove and boil for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to extract the essence of the clove.
- Allow it to cool. Filter and discard the cloves.
- Pour solution into a baking pan, and place in the freezer.
- Every 10 minutes or so stir the freezing mixture by cracking the ice until obtaining a texture of coarse crystals.
- When ready, serve on a sugar or savory cone. Garnish with a few cilantro leaves.
Recipe notes
Clove is a tropical spice. It is the unopened bud of the tree and known in the USA for braising hams. It contains large amounts of Eugenol, an oil which has significant antiseptic and analgesic effects. This helps relieve the mouth of pain incurred through chemotherapy.
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