Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Granita
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Author Notes: Everyone loves gazpacho in its traditional form but it can also be a wonderful summer treat when turned into granita. It can be best described as a slushy, cold soup that can be served between meals to cleanse the palate. The mixture of sherry vinegar, lemon, cilantro and chile have an arresting taste which complement but do not overpower the fresh taste of the Heirloom tomatoes. This dish always provokes positive comments from guests and family alike. - Shelley_
Serves four
- 5 medium sized Heirloom tomatoes (use a mixture red and yellow Brandywines or other favorite variety
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 small finely chopped clove of garlic
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and finely diced (reserve 1 TBS for garnish)
- 1 seeded finely diced green pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco (my personal favorite is Tapatio-found in Mexican grocery stores) or if you prefer use one small, seeded and finely diced Serrrano chile pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (for the granita) and a few sprigs reserved for a garnish
- Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
- Slice tomatoes and place in in a food processor with the sugar and garlic. Pulse lightly, strain puree to discard any seeds. Stir in 3 Tbs chopped cilantro, lemon juice and sherry. Fold in one medium cucumber and one seeded green pepper that have been finely diced. Add hot sauce or diced chile testing for heat. Add pepper and salt to taste.
- Place in shallow pan in freezer where it should sit for at least one hour. Take pan out of the freezer and use a fork to scrap the surface of the granite. Put it back into the freezer for another 30 minutes. Create what amounts to a slush of the flavorful tomato mixture
- When it is ready to serve divide into four serving dishes and top with a garnish of diced cucumbers and a sprig of cilantro.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Heirloom Tomatoes
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almost 3 years ago SallyCan
This looks refreshing. I can see making batches using different colored tomatoes and serving them together, and maybe garnish each with a different herb. Can't wait to try it!
almost 3 years ago AntoniaJames
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Great idea! So beautiful, too. Perfect for an outdoor party in hot weather. ;o)