10 summer starters: cucumber algae yoghurt
updated the 6 June 2014 à 09:50A fresh and cool summer starter that offers a not-so-sweet healthy yoghurt option with cucumber and algae
Preparation : 10 minutes
Refrigeration : overnight
Serves 10 people
Ingredients:
– 2 cucumbers
– ½ l water
– 150g Sugar
– 10g of laver
– ½ lime ( juice + zest)
For the granita yogurt:
– 180g Greek yoghurt
– 8 cl of liquid cream
– 40g brown sugar
Method:
1. Crack 2 cucumbers, unpeel them and remove the seeds. Cut them into pieces.
2. Boil water and sugar and pour the mixture into a dish with cucumber, sea lettuce, lemon zest and lemon juice.
3. Cover it and store overnight for at least 12 hours until cool.
4. Strain the syrup, then put cucumbers in until ready for use.
5. In a bowl, add the Greek yoghurt and sugar. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
6. Add the cream and mix.
7. Keep the mixture in the freezer for 12 hours, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
Arrange the cucumbers in the center of the plate, place the seaweed on top , place two of pieces of granita and a dash of syrup and enjoy!
For more summer starters see:
Sautéed asparagus with Vanilla
Cream of white asparagus, scallops and crispy speck petals
Tomato & Basil Asparagus Sand Pie
Asparagus with pomegranate juice with lime & dill