Wasabi Ice Cream (Wasabi Aisu)

Gluten Free
Wasabi Ice Cream (Wasabi Aisu)
45 min.
8
214kcal

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Wasabi ice cream is a unique and intriguing dessert that combines the spicy kick of wasabi with the creamy, sweet taste of ice cream. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy adventurous and unexpected flavor combinations. The ice cream has a beautiful pale green color and a smooth, rich texture that makes it a delightful treat for any occasion.

This recipe is a fun and creative way to incorporate wasabi into your dessert repertoire. Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, has a strong, pungent flavor that adds a unique twist to the ice cream. The key to this recipe is finding the right balance between the sweetness of the ice cream and the spiciness of the wasabi. The result is a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Wasabi ice cream is not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make at home. By preparing a simple custard base and adding fresh wasabi paste, you can create a sophisticated and elegant dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a wasabi enthusiast or just looking for something different to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Wasabi Ice Cream recipe is definitely worth a try!

Ingredients

  •  egg yolk 
  • tablespoon water 
  • oz caster sugar 
  • tablespoons wasabi paste fresh grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 10 fl. oz. whipping cream chilled very cold
  • 100 milliliters whipped cream fresh cold for using ice cream maker only (to be added )
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • double boiler
  • cake form
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Prepare a bain-marie, which can be a stockpot filled with water until one-third full and set over low heat until water is hot but barely simmering.
  2. Combine egg yolks, water and sugar in a metal mixing bowl, then set on top of bain-marie. Beat mixture constantly with a whisk for 7-9 minutes or until mixture is thick, foamy and hot to the touch. Regularly scrape bowl's sides and bottom so every bit of the mixture is evenly beaten.
  3. Remove bowl from bain-marie and continue beating for 2 minutes more or until mixture has cooled almost to room temperature.
  4. Beat in wasabi and vanilla, then cover with pastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until slightly cold.
  5. Combine whipping cream and salt in a clean bowl and whip until thick and floppy but not fully stiff. Fold cream into wasabi mixture, a third at a time, folding just until incorporated after each additon.
  6. Scrape mixture into a metal cake tin or plastic container, cover and freeze for at least 4 hours. Stir with a whisk after 1 hour, and every 30 minutes after that, to break up large ice crystals.
  7. If you're using an ice cream maker, skip steps (
  8. & (6), add whipping cream and milk into the wasabi mixture and stir well to combine and let stand in the fridge for two hours or until the mixture is very cold.
  9. Pour the chilled mixture into ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions. Churn for about 30-40 minutes till soft ice cream is formed.
  10. Spoon the soft ice cream into a container and freeze for 3-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories214kcal
Protein4.01%
Fat63.27%
Carbs32.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.39
Glycemic Load
10.87
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
2.9913043478261%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.98kcal
10.7%
Fat:15.37g
23.65%
Saturated Fat:9.4g
58.78%
Carbohydrates:17.89g
5.96%
Net Carbohydrates:17.55g
6.38%
Sugar:16.76g
18.62%
Cholesterol:93.44mg
31.15%
Sodium:54.95mg
2.39%
Protein:2.19g
4.38%
Vitamin A:638.91IU
12.78%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.89%
Vitamin D:0.85ยตg
5.66%
Selenium:3.84ยตg
5.49%
Phosphorus:49.33mg
4.93%
Calcium:44.18mg
4.42%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.18%
Vitamin B12:0.17ยตg
2.9%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Folate:9.07ยตg
2.27%
Vitamin C:1.83mg
2.22%
Potassium:75.86mg
2.17%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.12%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.02%
Magnesium:6.43mg
1.61%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.54%
Fiber:0.34g
1.37%
Iron:0.21mg
1.18%
Vitamin K:1.24ยตg
1.18%
Source:Foodista