Strawberry sansho sorbet

This is a cheat’s strawberry sorbet. Only 5 minutes more preparation than shop-bought and it tastes so fresh and fruity it is worth every one of them. It is then lifted by an unexpected prickle of pepper.

Sansho pepper is an undoubtedly exciting ingredient, offering a tangy, lemony lick and an almost electric tingle on the tongue. This dried Japanese berry is normally channelled towards savoury uses and is a key player in the spice mix shichimi. Buy a little pot - it keeps well - an