Limon Sharbati (Lemon Sherbet)

Name: Limon Sharbati (Lemon Sherbet)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/8 teaspoon saffron; 1 untreated lemon, juice and zest of; 1/4 teaspoon coriander seed; 10 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Submitted by Member 610488

"In Azerbaijan, sherbet is a favorite drink. This is normally served as the finale of the multiple-course ceremonial banquet but now is just served as a general refreshment. There is a steeping period of 4 hours."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 4
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₈ teaspoon saffron
1 untreated lemon, juice and zest of
¹⁄₄ teaspoon coriander seed
10 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sugar

directions

Dissolve the saffron powder in 1/2 cup water.
Chop the lemon peel fine and place in a container.
Pour over the peel 2 cups of freshly boiled water and add the coriander seeds. Allow to steep for 4 hours.
Strain and mix in the lemon juice and sugar. Add the saffron infusion and serve the sherbet well cooled.