Chilled Kiwifruit Cantaloupe Soup
32 mins
Serves 4
270
Snacks and Starters
INGREDIENTS
2 Zespri™ SunGold Kiwifruit, peeled and diced
2 cups milk, low fat
1/4 cup lemongrass, fresh, chopped
3 tbsp sugar
5 cardamom pods, crushed
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 slice ginger, crushed
1 vanilla bean, split
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup tapioca
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 tbsp mint, fresh, chopped
1/4 tsp red chili pepper, seeded and minced
METHOD
- Mix milk, lemongrass, sugar, cardamom pods, fennel seeds, ginger and vanilla bean in medium saucepan and stir over medium heat. Bring to boil and pour into small bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Strain and set aside.
- Place water and tapioca in small saucepan; soak for 30 minutes. Add coconut milk and bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until cold and thickened.
- Place 1/4 cup tapioca mixture in soup bowl. Top with 2 tbsp each Zespri kiwifruit and pineapple and sprinkle with mint and chili pepper. Pour 1/2 cup infused milk over fruit. Serve immediately.