Ice Bowls

1. 1

   Arrange 6 larger plastic bowls (1 1/2-pint) in a large baking pan and fill each with 1/3 cup springwater.

2. 2

   Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.

3. 3

   Put smaller bowls (1-pint) inside larger bowls, centering them.

4. 4

   Tape the 2 bowls together at the top in 3 places to keep the smaller bowl from moving.

5. 5

   Arrange 5 to 7 pea sprouts in the space between the bowls, positioning them with a chopstick or skewer, then carefully pour in 1/3 cup springwater, making sure that sprouts are submerged.

6. 6

   Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.

7. 7

   Repeat layering of sprouts (you will need about 3 ounces) and water and freezing until the ice level is 1/4 inch from the top of each bottom bowl.

8. 8

   Remove the tape, pour warm water into top bowls and let stand about 1 minute before removing top bowls.

9. 9

   Dip bottom bowls in a bowl of warm water about 1 minute and turn out ice bowls.

10. 10

    Put ice bowls on 2 1/2-inch squares of paper towel centered on 6 small plates.

11. 11

    Freeze bowls on plates about 1 hour.

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    Available at specialty produce markets and natural foods stores.

No additional tips available.