Refreshing Green Tea and Red Shiso Ice Shavings

Shiso Green Tea Frozen Dessert with Cherries and Apricots

Refreshing Green Tea and Red Shiso Ice Shavings

Craving something refreshing and herbaceous? Let's whip up a tantalizing Shiso Green Tea Frozen Dessert, garnished with cherries and apricots. This delectable treat is an excellent pick for warm summer days and special occasions!

Ingredients

• Shiso Syrup
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Fresh Shiso Leaves
• Green Tea Mixture:
• 2 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Green Tea Leaves (or 2 green tea bags)
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 3/4 cup Simple Syrup
• 1 tablespoon Shiso Syrup
• Garnish:
• Fresh Cherries, pitted
• Chopped Dried Apricots

Making Simple Syrup

1. Simple Syrup:
2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water.
3. Heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. Set aside to cool.

Preparing Shiso Syrup

1. Shiso Syrup:
2. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 cup fresh Shiso leaves.
3. Heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. Remove from heat and allow the flavors to meld for about 30 minutes.
5. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding Shiso leaves.

Creating Green Tea Mixture

1. Green Tea Mixture:
2. In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1/4 cup green tea leaves, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon Shiso syrup.
3. Heat until sugar dissolves, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Freezing and Serving

1. Freezing:
2. Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Once churned, transfer the frozen dessert to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
4. Serve:
5. Scoop the frozen dessert into bowls and garnish with pitted fresh cherries and chopped dried apricots.

Pro Tips:

• Enhance Shiso Flavor: Experiment with the amount of Shiso in the syrup to your taste.
• Control Green Tea Intensity: Adjust the steeping time to adjust the strength of the green tea flavor.
• Perfect Pairing: The sweetness of cherries and apricots complements the herbal notes of Shiso and green tea perfectly. Use fresh apricots if available. Enjoy the captivating blend of Shiso, green tea, and summer fruits!

Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 cup fresh Shiso leaves to a saucepan to prepare the Shiso Syrup. Add 1 tablespoon of this Shiso Syrup to the Green Tea Mixture, which includes 2 cups water, 1/4 cup green tea leaves, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup Simple Syrup, and the resulting Shiso Syrup. Garnish the frozen dessert with fresh cherries and chopped dried apricots after adding these fruits to the serving bowls.

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