AlgeriaCréponné from Oran (lemon sorbet)
Arabic name الكريبوني / كريبونة وهرانية
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Ingredients (5)
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Method
Squeeze the fresh lemons and strain the juice to remove the seeds.
Mix the lemon juice with the water and sugar until the sugar has fully dissolved and the sweet-sour taste is balanced.
For a smoother texture, whisk the egg white until frothy and add it to the mixture, whisking quickly.
Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring with a fork every 30–45 minutes to break up the ice crystals, until the texture is even and finely granular (the traditional machine-free sorbet method).
Serve in well-chilled glasses as soon as it is partially frozen; a refreshing popular ice sold on the streets of Oran, especially in summer.
