Savoury Red Pepper (Capiscum) Sorbet
I’m always one to try new flavour combinations and sensations, and red pepper/capiscum with a hint of curry powder in a palate-cleansing sorbet is a big hit in my book. Adapted from a recipe for red pepper sorbet published in Thermomix France’s beautiful cookbook, “Recettes des 4 Saisons,” I wowed some French friends at a dinner party the other night with my variation. Enjoy the recipe!
Savoury Red Pepper Sorbet with a Hint of Curry
Since this sorbet is made from fresh peppers as opposed to the usual Thermomix sorbet made from frozen fruit, it has a tendency to freeze quite hard. I recommend making it only a couple of hours before you’ll serve it, or else freezing it in quenelles or ice cube trays and re-mixing it just before service. Serves 8; can be easily halved with good results.
Ingredients
1 lime, peeled and cut into sections (i.e., just the flesh)
200 g of fresh red pepper (capsicum), deseeded and cut into large chunks
4 sprigs of fresh coriander leaves plus more to garnish
1/4 tsp. Stevia
1 tsp. curry powder
650 g ice cubes
Method
- Place the flesh of the lime and all the other ingredients into the TM bowl and grind 30 seconds/Speed 6, using the spatula through the hole in the lid to help push the ingredients onto the blade. Scrape sides of bowl.
- Grind again 30 seconds/Speed 10 or until all the ice cubes have been crushed. Transfer to a shallow container and place in freezer for about 2 hours before scooping into serving dishes and garnishing with more fresh coriander.
Madame Thermomix’s tip: Pre-form quenelles of sorbet and freeze them on a flat tray before plating up. I actually could have served this sorbet as soon as I made it and next time I’ll see what the consistency is like and maybe take my chances 😉
Bon appétit !
Thanks for your comment, Nora, it adds spice to this blog! It has been lovely, warm and sunny here outside Paris and this tangy sorbet made a lovely palate cleanser the other evening. I totally agree with you about Thermomix and creativity. With Thermomix, our only limits are those of our imagination!
You know what? I always mention red pepper sorbet in my demonstrations to show the creativity one can have with Thermomix and yet I have never tried to make it. Your recipe inspires me to make some… but will have to wait for the summer because it’s a bit too chilly at the moment!