| Earth to Table | Ecco, 2009 | Serves? Depends on the melon size
I consider the perfect summer dessert to be a giant slice of juicy watermelon. The idea of trying to improve on something that comes out of the garden so wonderfully sweet may seem absurd, but if you want to try something a little more creative for guests, a hint of ginger may be just the thing.—Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann
Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes.
Watermelon and Ginger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large (5-inch) piece ginger root, unpeeled
- 1 watermelon, red or yellow, chilled
Directions
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1. Cut the ginger into 1 inch lengths. Cut the watermelon lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.2. Rub the cut sides of the ginger all over the watermelon slices.
3. Pile the watermelon slices on a platter and, well, you know what to do.
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Watermelon and ginger recipe © 2009 Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann. Photo © 2009 Edward Pond. All rights reserved.
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Fabulous! I have watermelon in the fridge right now and will plan to use this recipe tonight! Thank you for a great idea.
Lovely, lovely serendipity. You’re very welcome. Let us know what you think…
I saw yellow watermelon recently but have not tried yet. Would love to try your way of using ginger to give a kick to the taste of watermelon.
Not that I have anything against watermelon straight up. Or watermelon squeezed with lime. Or watermelon doused in vodka. But this duo is just a little less expected—and to great effect. Sweet meets heat. Lovely alongside or after pork ribs or just about any melding of grill and chicken.