Honeydew Melon in Coconut MilkAnna Williams
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1
(13- to 14-ounce) can well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk
3
tablespoons sugar
1
1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1
large honeydew melon (5 pounds), chilled
Garnish: julienned lime zest
Special equipment: a melon-ball cutter
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Preparation
Step 1
Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice in a small metal bowl until sugar is dissolved, then quick-chill in a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Step 2
Halve melon and discard seeds. Scoop melon into balls with cutter.
Step 3
Divide melon among 8 serving dishes, then pour coconut milk over top. Serve immediately.