| I made this dessert for my final class in | | | | can of coconut milk before you open it, to |
| culinary school. We had to prepare a dessert | | | | get the built up coconut milk fat solids |
| with a four course meal, that we had to | | | | incorporated back into the liquid. You will |
| complete before we were able to move on. We | | | | ten cut off a piece of ginger and peel it, |
| had to select out of a hat, the items we were | | | | and then cut it, and make a paste, and add it |
| to prepare, and do so in a slotted time | | | | to the milk. Add you nutmeg, and sugar, and |
| period to be graded. We knew that we had to | | | | give it a good mix. You will need to taste it |
| make a dessert, and were allowed to bring any | | | | to make sure it has the flavor component you |
| items into class that we wanted to use within | | | | want. If you want to add more nutmeg, or |
| reason. I decided to bring in rock salt, | | | | ginger now would be the time to do so. |
| coconut milk, and shredded coconut. We always | | | | |
| had fresh ginger, nutmeg and sugar at our | | | | If you are a diabetic you could use a sugar |
| disposal, so I knew that I would have that at | | | | substitute, or no sugar at all. I have not |
| my disposal for any dish. I very much believe | | | | tried it without the sugar, so I would be |
| that my instructors loved my coconut dessert | | | | interested in any feedback on this matter. I |
| dish, due to they ate every last bite, and I | | | | do believe that it would work though. |
| made a perfect score. | | | | |
| | | | You will now need to get ready for the fun to |
| This is a great recipe, and it is very fun to | | | | start. You can roast of your coconut before |
| make, and probably the easiest to make, too. | | | | or after. Just get a small saute pan, and add |
| I am glad that I am able to share this recipe | | | | your coconut to a pan over med to med high |
| with you! | | | | heat and toss until golden brown. Remove from |
| | | | pan and save for topping your finished ice |
| Ingredients you will need: | | | | cream later. |
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| 1 Can of coconut milk (or) 16 ounces | | | | Add your milk ice cream mixture to the first |
| | | | zip lock bag and make sure it is sealed very |
| 1/4 Teaspoon of fresh ginger | | | | well. If you have a rubber band to go around |
| | | | to keep it from flapping around this is a |
| 1/2 Cup of shredded coconut | | | | good thing. In your second bag you are going |
| | | | to add half of the rock salt, and half of the |
| 1/8 Teaspoon of nutmeg | | | | ice to the bag. Next ad your 1st zip lock bag |
| | | | with the milk mixture, and then the rest of |
| 1/4 Cup of sugar - you can go much less on | | | | the ice, and rock salt. You will then let the |
| the sugar if you like. Adjust it to you | | | | kids take over if they are helping you out. |
| taste. If you want to totally remove it that | | | | |
| is an option too. You can use a sugar | | | | This is best done outside in an area that is |
| substitute, but follow the directions on the | | | | not going to matter if things get a little |
| box. | | | | out of hand. You will need to shake |
| | | | vigorously for around 5-10 minutes, or until |
| 2 Cups of rock salt | | | | the milk starts turning into a frozen solid. |
| | | | You will then remove from the bag of ice, and |
| 4-5 Cups of cubed or crushed ice. | | | | rock salt. Mix very gently with cold water, |
| | | | and pat dry. Immediately put the semi-frozen |
| 4 small ramekins | | | | mixture into the ramekins, and put into the |
| | | | freezer for about 5-10 minutes. Pull from |
| 2 Large zip lock bags | | | | freezer and add your roasted coconut to the |
| | | | top and dig in. |
| 1 mixing bowl | | | | |
| | | | I love this recipe, and it is so fun to make. |
| You are now ready to make your ice cream. You | | | | It is also one of the best desserts I have |
| will add in a mixing bowl the 16 ounces of | | | | ever eaten as well. |
| coconut milk. It is always best to shake the | | | | |