Sep 09 2008
Indian Princess
Following on from our curry, we rounded off Sunday by continuing the subcontinent theme.
- Mango Split
Much as you might imagine, this comprises fresh mango and ice cream, with mango sorbet thrown in for good measure. However this is Nigella Express so more sugar and booze is needed; this comes in the form of a lime and rum syrup to drizzle over the top. I took the suggested option of crystallised stem ginger but Dougal passed on it as he thinks it is the work of the devil. There should have been shredded coconut but I’m not a coconut fan (and could only find dessicated- is that the same? In the picture in Nigella Express it looks more like parmesan!).
Most irritatingly, despite specially remembering to buy them, I forgot to use the fan wafers which Nigella suggests to make this a proper party. It was still a really special pudding but not as frou frou as it might have been. I’ll definitely be making these again, although I did find the Waitrose mango sorbet overpowering and won’t replace it when it’s done- plain old ice cream will be just fine!
Can i just say from what I have seen of the retro section desserts I love it!!!!
We’ve still got crepes suzette (I kid you not) and pineapple upside down cake (just like at school) to do, and then we’ll have done all the retro puds. If you want to reserve either I can usually be persuaded. Must have you and emma through for lunch soon.
ah kids LOVE mango. Must buy some soon.