Spiced Melon Salad

Aromatic spices combine beautifully with the fresh, perfumed flavour of melon and, in the height of the summer, this salad makes a wonderfully refreshing dessert.

  • Serves: 4
  • Origin: Fusion
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  • Preparation : 15 minutes
  • Heat rating : Medium
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  • Cooking : 0
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  • Ease : Very difficult
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  • Vegetarian : Yes
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    Ingredients

    ½ tsp Galangal ground, organic
    ¼ tsp Crushed Bird's Eye Chilli, organic
    2 tbsps caster sugar
    Juice of 1/2- 1 lime
    A good pinch of salt
    3 melons, a mixture of different varieties adds interest and flavour contrasts
    ½ pack fresh mint, finely chopped

    Preparation

    Cut the melon into evenly cubed pieces. Mix the galangal, chili flakes, salt and sugar together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the melon. Add the lime juice and toss to evenly distribute the flavourings. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to eat. Add the fresh mint just before serving.