Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　1 (13- to 14-ounce) can well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk

　　3 tablespoons sugar

　　1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

　　1 large honeydew melon (5 pounds), chilled

　　Garnish: julienned lime zest

　　Special equipment: a melon-ball cutter

　　

Step 1

Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice in a small metal bowl until sugar is dissolved, then quick-chill in a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Halve melon and discard seeds. Scoop melon into balls with cutter.

　　

Step 3

Divide melon among 8 serving dishes, then pour coconut milk over top. Serve immediately.