Flavors of ChinaPreparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Freezing time: About 2 hours

For a more festive dessert, add some shaved coconut or candied rose petals. To make them, place the petals over steam for a few seconds and then roll them in crystallized sugar.

1. Soak the sheets of gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes. 
2. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, dissolve the sugar in half the coconut milk. Once it is dissolved, remove from the heat and let cool. 
3. Drain the gelatin, add it to the mixture and dissolve. Mix well. Mix in the remaining coconut milk and rose syrup. 
4. Pour the mixture into an ice cream or sorbet maker and process until frozen, or place in the freezer.
5. Once the sorbet is set, form balls with an ice cream scoop. Place in sorbet dishes, add the lychees and serve immediately. 

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Collaboration and photo: Suzi Wan - Essential Chinese products available in major grocery stores, including coconut milk.