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                         MELON & GINGER BASKET

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indonesian                       Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lg           Ripe honeydew melon
    1/4   c            Orange juice
  2                    Pieces stem ginger, thinly
                       -sliced
  2       tb           Stem ginger syrup
                       Fresh grated nutmeg to taste
  2                    Kiwifruit, peeled, cut in
                       -half, sliced
  8                    Lychees, peeled, seeded
  8                    Strawberries, cut in half
  8                    Black grapes, cut in half,
                       -seeded
                       Fresh mint sprigs (opt)
                       Ice cream

 Cut a thin slice off one of rounded sides of melon
 (not pointed ends), so melon will sit level on a
 serving plate.

 To form a handle, make 2 cuts about 3/4" wide on
 either side of a central strip. Continue cutting
 halfway down melon, then cut from bottom of handle
 around either side of fruit so these two wedges can be
 lifted away to form a basket shape. Cut away flesh
 from inside handle. Remove seeds from melon. Scoop out
 balls with a small melon scoop or cut flesh in pieces
 and place in a bowl. Smooth edge of melon basket.

 Add orange juice, stem ginger and syrup and nutmeg to
 melon balls and stir lightly. Add kiwifruit, lychees,
 strawberries and grapes and mix lightly. Spoon mixture
 into melon and arrange fruits attractively. Cover and
 chill. Garnish with mint sprig, if desired, and serve
 with ice cream.

 VARIATION: Use fresh fruits such as cherries,
 pineapple, peaches, figs and nectarines. Substitute
 freshly squeezed lime juice for orange juice.



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