Ginger Chili Pepper Semifreddo Food

CHILI PEPPER JAM

Steps:

• In a pot, combine the chili peppers, red bell peppers, and apple cider vinegar. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened. In a colander, drain the pepper mixture and with the back of a wooden spoon, press on the peppers to extract any excess liquid.
• Transfer the peppers to a food mill or a blender and puree. Press the puree through a sieve to remove the pepper skin. Discard the skin. In a saucepot, over medium heat, add the pepper puree and add the sugar a little at a time and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook the mixture for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat when the mixture resembles a jam texture. Allow to cool and transfer into jars.

GINGER SEMIFREDDO

Steps:

• Line an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to fold over top. Bring an inch or two of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. In a heatproof mixing bowl that will fit on saucepan, combine egg, egg yolks, honey and ginger. Place bowl over simmering water, and whisk mixture until pale and thick; do not allow to overheat, or mixture will curdle. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Using an electric mixer, or by hand, whisk cream just until stiff peaks form. Fold egg mixture into cream, and pour into loaf pan. Fold plastic so it covers top of pan, and place in freezer until solid, at least 3 hours.
• To serve, remove semifreddo from pan and plastic wrap, place on a chilled platter, and scatter about half the diced ginger over top. Working quickly (semifreddo will melt more quickly than ice cream), slice and serve, scattering each plate with more ginger cubes.