Basil, Ginger, Green Tea, Turmeric Cooler
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4cup raw buckwheat
  • 1.4cup blanched sliced almonds
  • 1/4tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2tsp honey
  • 8oz strawberrieswashed and hulled, plus additional whole strawberries for garnish
  • 1tsp sherry vinegar
  • 2tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2tsp freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch salt
  • 20 mint leaves
  • 14oz can coconut cream
Instructions
  1. In skillet, combine olive oil, buckwheat, and almonds. Heat on low and toast for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to ensure even browning, until buckwheat and almonds are lightly browned. Remove skillet from heat, add cinnamon and honey, and stir rapidly to coat. Set aside and allow to cool. Once cool, transfer mixture to bowl of food processor and blitz for a few seconds. Press mixture into 6 small Mason jars.
  2. Dice strawberries and, in bowl, combine with vinegar, maple syrup, black pepper, and salt. Add mint leaves and mash them with a muddler or back of wooden spoon. Stir strawberries and allow to stand for 20 minutes.
  3. Reserve and refrigerate about 1/2 cup macerated strawberries. Add the remaining to blender jug with coconut cream and process until smooth and thick. Pour mixture over buckwheat layer in each Mason jar. Seal and allow to chill for 1 hour.
  4. Top cream pots with a layer of reserved macerated strawberries. Garnish each pot with an additional fresh strawberry and sprig of mint.