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Ingredients
12 stalks lemon grass
1 quart plus 5 tablespoons whole milk
4 kaffir lime leaves (see note)
8 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
Preparation
- Step 1
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.
- Step 2
Tear lime leaves into four pieces, and add to pot. Bring milk to simmer, without scorching. Remove from heat, and steep 1 hour.
- Step 3
Beat egg yolks with sugar, and set aside.
- Step 4
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.
- Step 5
Freeze in ice cream maker following manufacturer's directions.
Kaffir lime leaves are sold frozen at Chinatown shops like Asia Market, 71½ Mulberry Street, and Bangkok Center Grocery, 104 Mosco Street, which also sell other Thai ingredients.
Private Notes
