• watermelon, cut into a block and condensed through a food vacuum

For Basil Oil

• fresh basil leaves
• olive oil
• simple syrup (1:1 mix of sugar dissolved in water)

Watermelon Sorbet

• pureed watermelon
• sugar to taste

Garnish

• fried basil leaf
• watermelon sorbet
• chocolate swizzle

Special Equipment

• food vacuum sealer w/ sealer bags

Make Watermelon Sorbet

1. In a blender, puree fresh watermelon and sugar (to taste) and freeze

Prepare Condensed Watermelon

1. Slice fresh watermelon into a block shape and place in the bottom of a plastic sealer bag
2. Place in vacuum sealer to extract liquid

Make Basil Oil

1. Add fresh basil leaves to boiling water for 10-20 seconds
2. Remove basil from boiling water and place into ice water.  When basil is cold, strain water and place basil into a blender
3. Slowly add olive oil and blend for a few minutes
4. Add simple syrup to taste

Make Fried Basil Leaf Garnish

1. Carefully add a sprig of fresh basil into a pot of hot oil for 30 seconds, turning once. Place on paper towel to dry

Assemble

1. Slice watermelon into desired pieces and arrange on a plate
2. Drizzle with basil oil
3. Garnish with watermelon sorbet and a chocolate swizzle