Make Ahead
A Scandinavian-inspired Lassi of SheerĀ Whimsy
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11 Reviews
fiveandspice
August 27, 2010
This looks awesome! As a mega-Scandophile, I'm putting this in the line up of must-try drinks.
Sagegreen
August 27, 2010
Thanks! You may also want to check out the the Scandopolitan by deensiebat on this site!
parisienne
August 22, 2010
What language is "lassi"?
I do very much admire the creativity of Sagegreen. The recipes are an adventure.
The Swedishness of this recipe is really SagegreenĀ“s very own dream. The lingonberry preserve, yes that is utterly Swedish. But caraway for instance is sparingly used. You will find it in some bread recipes. Neighbouring Finland makes the most exquisite hard very very thin bread with caraway. The same spice is also used for aquavit.
I would suggest the much more appreciated cardamom or saffron in this lassi drink.
I do very much admire the creativity of Sagegreen. The recipes are an adventure.
The Swedishness of this recipe is really SagegreenĀ“s very own dream. The lingonberry preserve, yes that is utterly Swedish. But caraway for instance is sparingly used. You will find it in some bread recipes. Neighbouring Finland makes the most exquisite hard very very thin bread with caraway. The same spice is also used for aquavit.
I would suggest the much more appreciated cardamom or saffron in this lassi drink.
Sagegreen
August 22, 2010
Thanks, you are so right! By the way the origin of the word lassi, although not certain, may have originated from Indian Punjabi and Hindi words Rassila(?????) - meaning juicy, which may have evolved to lasseela (?????) and then to lassee (?????).
drbabs
August 20, 2010
I really like lassi also-- I made one for the first time while testing Food52 recipes. This sounds great except I'm not a fan of caraway. (I do love blueberry and lime together.)
Sagegreen
August 20, 2010
Since caraway is the Akvavit spirit, that is what prompted me to try it here for the Swedish theme. You could try rosemary or fennel with this instead. I enjoy trying out different herbs and spices with the lassi. Glad Food52 appreciates them!
Sagegreen
August 19, 2010
Most every day I make a lassi drink for breakfast. It is how I start my day. I should document them all!
SallyCan
August 19, 2010
Another great looking recipe, and another great looking photo... So do you grow all of this stuff?
Sagegreen
August 19, 2010
Thanks. I grow some annuals and perennials, but I also forage in the woods nearby for things like wintergreen and staghorn sumac. I am trying to do healthier recipes.
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