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Savory Ices
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By Jaclyn Pestka, Wayne Gisslen and Lou Sackett
Published 2010
Adding a frozen component to a garde manger preparation creates an element of surprise. Savory frozen products are divided into still-frozen ice cubes and churn-frozen sorbets.
Savory ice cubes are nothing more than highly seasoned liquids frozen in ice cube trays. When added to cold soups, they maintain an icy temperature without diluting the soup’s flavor as they melt.
Savory sorbets consist of semisweet syrups, vegetable juices, or fruit juices frozen in an ice cream machine. Contemporary savory sorbets are frequently used as elements in complex plate presentations. They add both flavor and visual interest to cold soups and keep them cold without diluting them. A tiny scoop of savory sorbet served in a savory tuile cone makes a show-stopping hors d’oeuvre.