A stunningly vibrant layout of gently curled, golden-glazed lettuce leaves, placed delicately as standing cones in a duo-tone plate. Filled with a generous scoop of creamy white coconut-lime sorbet, subtly garnished with a sprinkling of toasted black sesame seeds and finished off with finely grated lime zest. The color contrast and stark textures are pure eye-candy.

Honey Glazed Sesame Lettuce Cones with Coconut-Lime Sorbet

Name: Honey Glazed Sesame Lettuce Cones with Coconut-Lime Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: large lettuce leaves, 2 washed and dried; honey, 1/4 cup; black sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons toasted; full-fat coconut milk, 1 cup; sugar, 1/2 cup; lime, 1 juice and zest; pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; powdered gelatin, 1 packet substitute with agar agar for vegan version; cornstarch, 2 tablespoons; water, 1 cup

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Vietnamese

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: March 15, 2024

This delightful Vietnamese-inspired dessert, let's call it 'Honey Glazed Sesame Lettuce Cones with Coconut-Lime Sorbet', represents an unusual yet harmonious blend of ingredients and textures. Crisp and refreshing lettuce pairs with a flavorful honey and sesame coating, and a refreshing sorbet with a creamy, tropical touch.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large lettuce leaves - 2 - washed and dried
Honey - 1/4 cup
Black sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons - toasted
Full-fat coconut milk - 1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Lime - 1 - juice and zest
Pure vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Powdered gelatin - 1 packet - substitute with agar agar for vegan version
Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
Water - 1 cup

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥥🔥🥄

In a small saucepan, mix together coconut milk, sugar, lime juice, and zest. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
Step 2 - 💧🍮🔄

In 1/4 cup of water, dissolve the gelatin, then add it to the warm coconut milk mixture. Stir until fully combined.
Step 3 - 🍨⏳❄️

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour it into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until it turns into a sorbet-like consistency.
Step 4 - 🥬🍯⏲️

Brush lettuce leaves with honey and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Fold into cone shapes and secure with a toothpick. Place them in the fridge for around 20 minutes to let the honey sesame glaze set.
Step 5 - 🥬🍦🍽️

Once sorbet and lettuce cones are ready, scoop a generous amount of coconut-lime sorbet into each lettuce cone. Garnish with extra lime zest and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Additional

You can also experiment with other sorbet flavors such as mango or passion fruit. If you're not a fan of coconut milk, almond or soy milk can be used as alternatives. Try adding more texture with nuts or granola. Kids would love assembling the cones and making the sorbet!