Kaffir Lime Leaf & Lemongrass Sorbet

This post could also be entitled, "A Lesson in Reading Directions and Patience". The recipe is here. This dessert was supposed to be simple, quick, and refreshing ... but for the mistakes.

Mistake 1: Not having fresh lime juice on hand. Lime juice from concentrate does not provide the same glorious flavor. It is a lackluster substitute in this particular recipe.
Mistake 2: Not reading the directions about how long to boil the lime leaves/lemongrass/sugar solution which can and does lead to over-concentration of the syrup.
Mistake 3: Not reading the directions about NEEDING TO FREEZE OVERNIGHT. After attempting to freeze the sorbet unsuccessfully in the ice cream maker for ~ 1.5 hours, we finally checked the directions again and realize the folly of our ways.

I put the sorbet syrup in the freezer overnight, but it still didn't freeze which was further proof that my solution was too concentrated. I stirred in about another 1/2-3/4 c. of water and put it back in the freezer. Today it finally froze! I pulled it out, whirred it around in the food processor and tasted. It actually still tasted too sweet so I added a bit more water and refroze it.

End result? An intriguingly flavoured sorbet. The lemongrass flavour really comes through, while the ginger provides an oddly disparate sensation of heat following the cold temperature of the sorbet. Next time, I want to try adding mango to the mix as well as using fresh limes!