A sorbet
with a few sprigs of thyme to enhance its flavour
Thyme is a
herb that has medicinal and culinary uses. This herb was first grown and used
in the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family.
Thyme contains
25-45 per cent of an essential oil called thymol or oil of thyme. It has strong
antimicrobial attributes. It is used to treat common skin problems, yeast
infections, protection from bacterial infections and control high blood
pressure.
Some studies
show that an extract of thyme may also protect against colon cancer and breast
cancer. Thyme contains a variety of flavonoids which increase its antioxidant
capacity.
Research
shows that washing of leafy salad vegetables with water containing 1 per cent
of thymol considerably reduces the content of shigella bacteria on the lettuce,
which means that adding thyme to salads not only enhances the flavour but also
makes it safer to eat.
Now, here is
a simple recipe.
Thyme Berry
Sorbet
Ingredients
Fresh strawberries:
500 gm
Sugar: 150
gm
Lemon: 1
Salt: A
pinch
Fresh thyme:
15 sprigs (30-35 grams)
Water: 60 ml
Method:
Rinse and clean the strawberries. Remove the leaves and slice it into quarters.
Place it in a bowl. Add half of the sugar, a pinch of salt, and the juice of a
lemon. Let it rest in the refrigerator.
In the
meantime, place the rest of the sugar, thyme sprigs and water in a pan. Place
this on a burner, and heat it gently for 5 minutes without allowing it to boil.
Slightly cool this liquid and pour it on the strawberries. Let it stay in the
refrigerator for an hour. Then blend this mix to a fine puree. Strain and churn
the mix in an ice-cream maker.
Executive
Chef, Taj Coromandel
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