Cucumber Basil Granita

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

April 2, 2023

Cucumber and basil are a delightful pair. You’ll enjoy the unusual combination in this cool, refreshing treat.

YIELD: 1 QUART

INGREDIENTS

4 large cucumbers
⅓ cup sugar
8 fresh basil leaves
Pinch salt

PREPARATION

Remove the seeds and half of the peel from the cucumbers, and chop into chunks.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, and purée until very smooth.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Pour into a covered container and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
Remove from the freezer, and stir the frozen crystals into the center of the container with a fork.
Return container to the freezer, and repeat the process every 30–45 minutes, stirring carefully each time, until you have a fully frozen container of crystallized granita.

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