Difficulty: Moderate
As a professional chef with years crafting fusion desserts, here's how to create this elegant chilled strawberry soup.
Cut the lime zest into thin strips. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and set aside.
Squeeze the lime and strain the juice.
Pound the spices—cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan pepper, and green curry—in a mortar.
In a saucepan, combine the wine, brown sugar, spices, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add the lime zest, remove from heat, and let cool.
Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Arrange in bowls, garnish with fresh mint or lemon balm. Strain and pour the cooled spiced wine over the strawberries.
Serve slightly chilled for a sophisticated, refreshing treat.
