Five-Spice Melons

Name: Five-Spice Melons
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice; Two 2-pound ripe cantaloupes, halved crosswise and seeded; Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
Two 2-pound ripe cantaloupes, halved crosswise and seeded
Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Combine all the peppercorns with the allspice in a spice grinder or a mortar and finely grind them.
2

Using a soupspoon or melon baller, scoop out the melon flesh without cutting through the rind.
3

Replace the flesh in the melon halves and sprinkle each with about 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mix.
4

Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.