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Expand5 medium sized Heirloom tomatoes (use a mixture red and yellow Brandywines or other favorite variety Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small finely chopped clove of garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium cucumber, seeded and finely diced (reserve 1 TBS for garnish) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 seeded finely diced green pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons lemon, juiced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco (my personal favorite is Tapatio-found in Mexican grocery stores) or if you prefer use one small, seeded and finely diced Serrrano chile pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (for the granita) and a few sprigs reserved for a garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Slice tomatoes and place in in a food processor with the sugar and garlic. Pulse lightly, strain puree to discard any seeds. Stir in 3 Tbs chopped cilantro, lemon juice and sherry. Fold in one medium cucumber and one seeded green pepper that have been finely diced. Add hot sauce or diced chile testing for heat. Add pepper and salt to taste.
Ask a question about this stepPlace in shallow pan in freezer where it should sit for at least one hour. Take pan out of the freezer and use a fork to scrap the surface of the granite. Put it back into the freezer for another 30 minutes. Create what amounts to a slush of the flavorful tomato mixture
Ask a question about this stepWhen it is ready to serve divide into four serving dishes and top with a garnish of diced cucumbers and a sprig of cilantro.
Ask a question about this stepGreat idea! So beautiful, too. Perfect for an outdoor party in hot weather. ;o)
Leah is the author of The Hadassah Everyday Cookbook on seasonal Jewish cooking.
This looks refreshing. I can see making batches using different colored tomatoes and serving them together, and maybe garnish each with a different herb. Can't wait to try it!