serves 2
DIET FOOD for people who don’t diet. You’ll thank me later.
¼ cup sugar
One 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger
1 grapefruit, cut in half horizontally
3 large basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons
1. Place the sugar in a small bowl. Use a Microplane or ginger grater to grate the ginger into the sugar, being sure to catch all the juice and pulp; stir to combine. Set it aside for at least 20 minutes in an airtight container until ready to use.
2. Sprinkle each grapefruit half with 1 teaspoon of the ginger sugar. Place under the broiler until the sugar has just begun to melt and caramelize and the grapefruit is slightly warm—but don’t let it burn! Top with shredded basil and enjoy on the spot.