GALANGAL ICE CREAM

Galangal Ice Cream image

Provided by William Grimes

Categories ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh galangal (about 3 ounces unchopped); available at Asian markets
6 large egg yolks

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar and galangal. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool, then transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate at least eight hours, or overnight, to infuse the flavor of the galangal.
Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl, whisk until blended, and set aside. Return the galangal mixture to a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Slowly mix about a cup of the hot galangal mixture into the egg yolks. Add the yolk mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring slowly, until the custard has thickened enough to coat the back of the spoon. Remove from the heat.
Strain the custard into a mixing bowl, and place in a container of ice water to cool. When the custard is chilled, freeze in an ice cream maker, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 35 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams