~ GELU 'I MULUNI (Watermelon Ice) !! ~

This is an enchanting Sicilian sweet. A particular summer favourite in Palermo (deliciously refreshing) !!

You cut out the flesh of a perfectly ripened watermelon. Sieve it and put it in a large saucepan (you should have about 1-3/4 litres of seeded, chopped watermelon) with 750g of sugar (raw?), and three (3) envelopes of gelatine previously softened in 140ml cold water; mix well, and boil for a few minutes.

WHEN you have taken it from the fire, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, then 185g of chocolate chips cut in half. Three (3) tablespoons each of minced candied orange rind and citron (fresh fruit like a lemon, lime, orange et-cetera; citrus fruit), about 125g of blanched, coarsely chopped pistachios.

Keep stirring so that everything is distributed uniformly; then, pour into a mould and keep in the refrigerator for at least three (3) hours.

Bon Apetit