GINGER LIME MELON BALLS
I was looking for an easy, cool, summer fruit appetizer for my August wedding reception. My family made all the food for 100 guests by ourselves, so I needed something easy yet memorable. I found this recipe on a "melon web-site", AICR. It was so simple and after doing a tasting of 3 different recipes, this one was the clear favorite. If you've never used crystallized ginger, you should be able to find it in the bulk food section with dried fruits. It is NOT fresh ginger, it's like a soft, sugared, candy. You can't mince it too fine because it gets pretty sticky as you cut it. You can use any kind of ripe melon in season, but I like honeydew and cantaloupe best. Perfect for a picnic, summer brunch or a DIY wedding reception! Enjoy!
Provided by Mrs Goodall
Categories Melons
Time 20m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In small saucepan, combine juice, water, ginger and zest. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Boil 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture reduces to 2 tablespoons.
- Strain mixture though fine sieve to remove zest. (I'm not sure this step is really needed).
- Place melon in bowl, toss with ginger-lime mixture. Let sit for 15 minutes. You can drain the sauce or serve it with the melon.
- Garnish with mint (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.6
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Namwanza David
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack. I love that it's low in calories and sugar.
Stephen Onyedikachi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of melon, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger-lime syrup really makes the melon shine.
Srabon Mahmud
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Shihab Rohoman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer melons.
Md Jamal YouTube
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.
Samid Negar
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The ginger and lime really complement the sweetness of the melon.
Love Dadmom
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so simple to make and the results are amazing.
Taslim Adenuga
[email protected]So easy and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.
Horiya Malik
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Sheryl Brown
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer dessert. The melon balls are perfectly sweet and juicy, and the ginger-lime syrup is the perfect compliment.
Irshad MaRi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times for parties and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Hussain Gafoor
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my summer party! The melon balls were so refreshing and the ginger-lime syrup added a delicious tang. I'll definitely be making this again.