Lemon Grass Ice Cream Food

JASMINE TEA SOUFFLE WITH LEMON GRASS ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a non-reactive saucepan on low heat, mix teas, cream, milk and vanilla beans/pods and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes then take off stove and let steep an additional 30 minutes. Strain infused liquid and re-heat with the honey to a simmer. In a stainless steel bowl whisk together the 10 yolks, cornstarch and 1/4 cup of sugar. Temper the yolks by adding only a ladle of hot infused cream to the yolks. Mix well then add tempered mixture back to the saucepan. On medium heat, whisk constantly until it thickens then cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes. A pastry cream texture should be achieved. Transfer base to a baking dish, seal with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator. Base can be made 24 hours in advance.
• Pre-heat a sheet tray in a 375-degree oven. Whisk the egg whites with 1-tablespoon of sugar in an upright mixer equipped with a whip attachment on slow. In about 8 to10 minutes soft peaks will be achieved. Add the rest of the sugar and whip at high speed for two 5 second bursts. In a large stainless bowl, hand whisk the chilled infused cream base until smooth. Using a spatula, gently fold in the egg whites. Work quickly, but do not over mix. The base needs to be one homogenous color. Fill ramekins to the top. Drop each one from a height of 3 inches onto the counter to disperse any unwanted bubbles. Place on heated sheet tray and bake for 12 minutes. After 6 minutes the souffles will start rising. Check the rising souffles to see if any edges are getting caught on the rims of the ramekins; if necessary open the oven door and carefully slice the sticking part with a paring knife (you won't ruin the souffles if you work fast). The souffles will straighten themselves out. When the sides of the souffle are golden brown (the key to a souffle not falling is the crusty, golden brown sides), pull out of the oven and dust the tops with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately with a scoop of lemon grass ice cream.
• In a non-reactive saucepan, simmer milk with lemon grass and reduce by 1/3 percent. If there's enough time let the lemon grass steep in the milk overnight. Strain out lemon grass and heat with sugar and vanilla bean/pod. Bring to scalding. Hand whisk the yolks in a stainless steel bowl. Temper the yolks by adding only a ladle of hot milk to the yolks. Mix well then add tempered yolks back to the sauce pan. Whisk constantly on medium heat for 2 minutes. Strain and cool in an ice bath. When mixture is cooled add heavy cream. Follow manufacturer's instructions for your particular ice cream maker. Place in freezer before serving.
• PLATING:
• Place souffle on plate. Cut an opening in the top of the souffle and put a scoop of ice cream inside.
• Wine Suggestion: Bonny Doon Muscat de Glaciere

LEMON GRASS ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Wash lemon grass, and trim a thin slice off root end. Smash with a rolling pin to release flavors. Cut stalks into three or four pieces, and add to milk in pot.
• Tear lime leaves into four pieces, and add to pot. Bring milk to simmer, without scorching. Remove from heat, and steep 1 hour.
• Beat egg yolks with sugar, and set aside.
• Strain milk into top of double boiler; bring to low simmer. Beat in egg mixture, and stir constantly with wooden spoon until it coats back of spoon. Remove from heat, and cool. Storeovernight in refrigerator if desired.
• Freeze in ice cream maker following manufacturer's directions.

LEMONGRASS ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Crush the lemongrass with the back of a heavy chef's knife, then chop it. Put the lemongrass in a saucepan with the lime juice and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the corn syrup and remove from the heat. Let cool to about 115°F.
• Stir in the milk and cream. Transfer to a bowl or pitcher, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to mature.
• Strain the mixture, then freeze in an ice cream maker. Pack into a plastic container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

LEMONGRASS ICE CREAM

Steps:

• For the Dehydrated Grapefruit
• Heat the oven to 150°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment.
• Cut off the top and bottom of each grapefruit with a thin, sharp knife, to the point where you expose the flesh. Set one cut end down on your work surface and cut off the peel and white pith. Just follow the shape of the fruit and then go back to trim off any bits of pith you've missed. Set a strainer over a bowl. Working over the strainer and holding the grapefruit in your hand, cut down next to one membrane, then up-along the other membrane that's holding the segment-and drop the segment into the strainer. Continue until you've freed all the segments.
• Toss the grapefruit segments in sugar, carefully, so you don't break them. Shake off the excess.
• Arrange the grapefruit segments on the baking sheet and dry in the oven until reduced by half in volume and just slightly moist and a bit sticky. Start checking at about 2 hours; drying time will depend on your oven and the moisture of the grapefruit. Alternatively, line dehydrator trays with acetate and spray with cooking spray. Set the dehydrator to 120°F. Arrange the grapefruit segments on the trays and dry for 6 hours. Store in a single layer in an airtight plastic container for up to 2 days.
• For the Carbonated Lime Curd
• Set up an ice bath in a large bowl.
• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a heatproof bowl until light. Whisk in the lime juice and set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook, whisking and stirring often, until the curd reaches 180°F.
• Meanwhile, put the 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the surface. Let sit for at least 1 minute, then microwave for 30 seconds or heat gently in a small saucepan until melted. When the curd has reached 180°F, stir in the gelatin.
• Strain into a medium bowl and mix with an immersion blender. Set into the ice bath to chill completely, then pour into a soda siphon, filling it two-thirds full (to leave room for the gasses). Screw on the top of the siphon and charge the curd with two cream whipper chargers (N2O) and one soda charger (CO2), shaking vigorously for at least 1 minute after each charge. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve or for up to 3 days.
• To Serve
• Layer the ice cream and grapefruit segments in the glass of your choice.
• Cut the tangerine sticks into short lengths and stick several in the glasses. Shake the siphon and top with a squirt of the lime curd.
• make it simpler
• You could make Tangerine Meringues (page 117) instead of the sticks.

CREAMY LEMONGRASS ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Cut off the root ends of the lemongrass stalks and remove the outer layer. Finely chop the lemongrass to obtain about 3/4 cup.
• Warm cream, condensed milk, lemongrass, and salt in medium saucepan over medium heat until mixture steams. Do not let the mixture boil.
• Remove from heat and let steep at least 30 minutes but preferably up to 1.5 hours.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks to combine.
• Reheat cream mixture until it steams but does not boil. Slowly pour in a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly. Then pour egg and cream mixture back into the pot.
• Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 175 degrees F or until mixture coats the back of spoon.
• Strain mixture, cool and freeze in ice cream maker. Then freeze in freezer until hard (3 or more hours).

MANGO-LEMONGRASS ICE CREAM AND BLOOD ORANGE SORBET

Steps:

• Bring cream, milk, and lemongrass to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes. Strain into bowl; discard solids in strainer. Return cream mixture to same saucepan and bring to simmer.
• Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture. Return custard to same pan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens enough to leave path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Cool custard 30 minutes.
• Puree mangoes in processor until smooth. Strain into small bowl. Measure 1 cup puree and whisk into custard (reserve any remaining mango puree for another use). Cover and chill custard until cold, at least 2 hours.
• Process mango custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container; cover and freeze. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.)
• Scoop ice cream and sorbet into dessert bowls. Serve with shortbread cookies.