Lime, Ginger and Star Anise Sorbet

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats.

Sorbet · Lime & anise · Thai

A light, refreshing Thai-inspired sorbet of coconut water scented with lime, a little star anise and fresh ginger.

Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving139 kcal
PremiumLow fatLow saturated fatGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
ServingsMakes 6
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

Based on the listed ingredients, none of the 14 major EU allergens. Always check product labels.

Method

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EU nutrition claims

  • Low fat: 0.4 g fat per 100 g (limit ≤ 3 g)
  • Low saturated fat: 0.3 g saturated fat per 100 g, 1.3% of energy (limits ≤ 1.5 g and ≤ 10%)

Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 79 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

28.4 g per serving

56.8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 113.6 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • ice-cream maker
  • medium saucepan
  • fine sieve
  • bowl set in iced water
  • freezer container with lid

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy139 kcal
Protein1.1 g
Carbohydrate34.4 g
of which sugars32 g
of which free sugars28.4 g
Fat0.3 g
of which saturates0.2 g
Fibre1.6 g
Salt0.48 g

Protein per 100 kcal

0.8 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values