The Culinary Institute of America

What looks like prime cut of maguro tuna is actually juicy watermelon sushi pieces topped with Fried Shallots and Ginger Lime Dressing. Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, shows us how to make this fun appetizer. This dish really shows just how versatile watermelon can be!
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Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, shows us how to make Watermelon Ice Pops. Chef Mai was inspired to create this recipe after slurping down many watermelon-passionfruit drinks on a recent trip to Vietnam. It’s a fun dessert and also a great garnish for drinks-- with or without alcohol. The brilliant red juice makes these Watermelon Ice Pops a beautiful and refreshing treat.
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Chef Mai Pham of Star Ginger Asian Grill and Noodle Bar in Sacramento, CA, shows us how to make a unique, fun and refreshing Icy Spicy Thai Watermelon Mojito. Growing up in Vietnam, Chef Mai fondly remembers neighborhood street vendors selling freshly cut watermelon wedges, ready to be dipped in pounded salt and chilies. This Icy Spicy Mojito is inspired by those flavors: rum, vodka and watermelon work their magic when blended with Asian spices and herbs. Feel free to jazz it up with fun garnishes like a carved, sizeable chunk of watermelon, or even a watermelon satay!
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Watermelon and BBQ are a match made in heaven. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a delicious BBQ sauce infused with the sweet fruity flavor of watermelon. You can use this tasty watermelon sauce on any of your favorite BBQ dishes, or in Watermelon Baked Beans. This dish is a great addition to your BBQ menu!
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Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a delicious vegetarian twist on bao, using tea-smoked watermelon in place of traditional pork belly. Compressing the watermelon gives it the perfect texture to stand in for the protein in this dish. Enjoy this unique shared appetizer at your next party!
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Here’s a sweet twist on a classic caprese salad: Burrata with Basil Watermelon Foam and Smoked Olive Oil. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America replaces traditional tomato and mozzarella salad with watermelon and burrata, and tops it with a fun and flavorful basil watermelon foam. You can also use the watermelon foam to garnish a cocktail!
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Take traditional fish and chips to a new level: Fried Whitefish with Diced Watermelon Chutney and Watermelon Rind Tartar Sauce. You’ll love the combination of this sweet spicy chutney, the acidic tartar sauce, and crispy fried fish. This recipe also helps reduce food waste by using both the flesh and the rind of the watermelon.
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Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make Vietnamese Watermelon "Boba" Tea. In this recipe, she uses tiny colorful watermelon balls in place of tapioca pearls. An infusion of watermelon juice makes this boba, or bubble tea, extra delicious! Kids and adults alike love this sweet, creamy watermelon tea with its refreshing watermelon pearls. You’ll need a Parisian knife or small melon baller to make your watermelon pearls.
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