Cucumber Granita

Granitas and sorbets are wonderful all by themselves. However, if you are hosting a party, especially a summer raw food party, granitas are great palate cleansers between different items on the menu. They are very easy to make and very simple to serve.


Ingredients: 
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp matcha (Japanese green tea powder)
  • pinch Celtic sea salt
  • 1 drop food grade thyme essential oil, optional
  • 1 drop food grade sage essential oil, optional
  • a few fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method:
  • Chop cucumbers into manageable pieces and throw them into blender. Puree on a high speed until they turn into a smooth pulp.
  • Add lime juice, mint, essential oils, and salt. Blend for a few seconds. Add matcha and blend again until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Spread the seasoned cucumber pulp evenly on a shallow baking pan. Put the pan into a freezer and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the freezer and using a fork, scrape the frozen cucumber mass into "shards." Put back into freezer. Repeat this every half an hour until cucumber mass looks like a green snow. The entire process might take up to four hours.
  • When you feel that your granita is ready for serving, portion it out into small glasses, garnish with fresh mint, and serve right away. Enjoy in good company on a hot summer day!

In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique