Coconut Panna Cotta With Tropical Fruit Salsa Food

COCONUT PANNA COTTA WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, sprinkle 1 envelope unflavored gelatin over 3 Tbsp cold water; let stand 3 minutes.
• In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring coconut milk, milk and 1/2 cup sugar just to a boil. Add gelatin mixture and almond extract; stir until gelatin dissolves.
• Pour into 6 (1/2 cup) ramekins or custard cups sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate overnight.
• In a bowl combine diced pineapple, strawberries, mango, papaya and kiwi, with 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Run a knife around ramekins and dip briefly in hot water. Invert onto plates and top with fruit salsa.

COCONUT PANNA COTTA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Pour the coconut milk and milk into a saucepan, then add the sugar. Split the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds, then add to the pan with the empty pod. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 5 mins.
• Spoon 200ml of the hot mixture into a small bowl. Shake over the gelatine and whisk into the mixture until dissolved. If you have difficulty dissolving the gelatine, return the mixture to a gentle heat for 1-2 mins. See know-how below).Stir into the rest of the coconut mixture, discarding the vanilla pod. Pour into 6 x 200ml metal dariole moulds and place in the fridge for at least 2 hrs until firm with a slight wobble. Can be made up to 2 days ahead.
• For the salsa, tip the sugar and ginger slices into a small saucepan and pour over 100ml water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 5-10 mins until it turns slightly syrupy and light golden. Leave to cool, then discard the ginger slices. The syrup can be made up to 1 week in advance.
• To serve, dip each dariole mould into boiling water for a moment to loosen the panna cotta, then turn onto a serving late. Arrange the sliced pineapple beside each panna cotta and scatter with chopped chilli. Drizzle with ginger syrup to finish.

COCONUT PANNA COTTA WITH TROPICAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over 3 tablespoons of cool water in a small bowl. Set aside to soften.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut cream and coconut milk (whisk well as coconut milk/cream separates) over medium heat until the sides begin to bubble. Lower the heat and whisk in the softened gelatin, stirring to make sure it is completely dissolved.
• Fill a large bowl with ice water. Strain the coconut mixture into a bowl that will fit easily into the bowl of ice water. Set into the bowl of water to cool, stirring every few minutes with a rubber spatula until the mixture starts to thicken (watch carefully). NOTE: If the mixture starts to set, remove it immediately.
• Remove the bowl of coconut mixture from the bowl of water. Empty out the water and wipe the bowl dry. In the dry bowl, stir the chilled heavy cream and confectioner's sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Stir into the coconut mixture. Divide the coconut mixture evenly among 6 (7-8 ounce) custard cups or ramekins. Chill until firm, at least 4 hours. To serve, run a knife around the inside edge and invert each panna cotta onto a serving plate. Spoon some of the diced fruit (your choice) over each, allowing the fruit to spill onto the plate.

COCONUT PANNA COTTA WITH CANDIED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Brush eight 4-ounce ramekins with oil. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup water in a shallow bowl and let stand until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Heat the coconut milk, heavy cream, 1/2 cup of the sugar and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan until hot but not simmering. Stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Divide the panna cotta among the prepared ramekins. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/3 cup sugar with 3 to 4 teaspoons water (until the consistency of wet sand) in a heavy skillet. Set over medium heat and cook, swirling the skillet occasionally for even browning (do not stir the mixture), about 10 minutes. When the sugar is a deep caramel color, remove from the heat, stir in the peanuts and immediately pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.
• When ready to serve, run a sharp knife around the edge of the ramekins, then invert the panna cottas onto serving plates. Coarsely chop the peanut brittle and sprinkle it on top of the panna cottas.

BRAZILIAN COCONUT PIE WITH TROPICAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Make sure the pie shell has been chilled for 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat the milk in a double boiler until bubbles form around the outer edge of the pan.
• In a bowl beat the eggs and sugar add salt, vanilla, butter and grated coconut. stir in the heated milk
• Pour the custard mixture into the pie shell.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the custard sets.
• Take the pie out of the overn and let cool and then place in the fridge for at least 2 hours
• Before serving garnish the pie with fresh fruit slices.

COCONUT MILK PANNA COTTA WITH GINGER-LIME-STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise in 2 halfs.
• In a medium sauce pan, bring to boil the coconut milk, add vanilla bean and the palm sugar.
• Add the shredded coconut and on low heat stir or mix for 2 minutes.
• Add the Agar-Agar and bring to boil again, stirring for another minute.
• Take out the vanilla bean.
• Rinse small porcelain bowls (or chinese tea cups) with cold water and fill in the coconut panna cotta.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• For the Ginger-Lime-Strawberries, wash and slice the strawberries into small pieces.
• In a bowl, mix the lime juice, the ginger and the brown sugar.
• Add the strawberries and toss to coat.
• To serve, invert the panna cotta onto small plates and garnish with the ginger-lime strawberries.