Caramelized Cucumber, Lime and Mint Chia Refresher
An original, refreshing drink that combines lightly oven-caramelized cucumber with fresh lime, mint, and a touch of chia for a delicate, appealing texture.
Ingredients
- 500 g cucumber (pelado parcialmente and sliced gruesas)
- 30 g brown sugar (for caramelizar)
- 1 g sea salt (realza the sabor of the pepino)
- 700 ml water (cold, and a poco more if desired aligerar)
- 120 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 12 g fresh mint (leaves, more extra for servir)
- 24 g chia seeds (for dar textura)
- 300 g ice (for servir)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F.
- 2
Place the cucumber on a tray, toss it with the brown sugar and sea salt, and roast for 15 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F until tender and lightly golden around the edges.
- 3
Remove the cucumber from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes, until just warm.
- 4
Transfer the roasted cucumber to a blender with the water, lime juice, lime zest, and fresh mint. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Strain the mixture if you prefer a finer texture and pour it into a pitcher.
- 6
Add the chia seeds, stir well, and let stand for 5 minutes so they lightly hydrate.
- 7
Divide the ice among 4 glasses, pour the refresher over it, and finish with extra fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the brown sugar by half. For a cleaner texture, strain twice before adding the chia.
Substitutions
You can substitute spearmint or regular mint for the fresh mint. Brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar. Lime can be swapped for lemon, although the flavor will be brighter and less floral.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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