I'm excited to share this simple two ingredient Summer dessert with you.
All you need is one sweet watermelon and a few teaspoons of Rose Water.
Have you heard of Rose Water?
It's water scented with rose petals . . . a by-product of steam-distilling the crushed petals of roses.
It has a very distinctive flavor, and is heavily used in Persian and Middle Eastern cooking, especially in sweets like nougat and baklava.
I've seen in it used more and more in flavoring cookies and cakes.
You can find Rose Water in the International aisle of your market; and it costs approximately $3-10 per bottle, depending on where you buy it.
It smells like the sweetest and most fragrant of roses, and gives baked goods a "wow factor." You'll be asked over and over, "I can't figure it out. What is that flavor? It is so good."
I'm not trying to make watermelon any better than it already is, because let's face it . . . a juicy, sweet watermelon is already amazing.
But if you want to elevate your watermelon to new heights, then try this simple addition . . . sprinkle rose water over your watermelon slices. Yum!
watermelon & rose water
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watermelon, sliced
rose water
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Slice watermelon into triangles or wedges. Spread on a platter.
Using a teaspoon, SPRINKLE (not drizzle) rose water over the watermelon,
so that several drops of rose water land on each slice of watermelon.
Let sit for 5 minutes, and then ENJOY!
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