Ginger Cardamom Oeufs à la Neige
Ginger Cardamom Oeufs à la Neige is a gluten free and vegetarian side dish. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 265 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes. A mixture of milk, sugar, ground cardamom, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.
Instructions
Line bottom of a small 4-sided sheet pan with parchment paper.
Separate 2 eggs; put yolks in a large bowl and whites in another.
Beat whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks.
Add 1/2 cup sugar in a slow stream, beating at medium-high speed until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks.
Meanwhile, bring milk to a bare simmer with ginger and cardamom in a wide4-quart heavy pot over medium heat.
Drop 4 large dollops of beaten whites into milk and poach at a bare simmer, turning once, 4 minutes.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to lined pan (reserve milk).
Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and salt into yolk mixture.
Add hot milk in a slow stream, whisking until incorporated, then return to pot. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers 170°F. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in vanilla.
Quick-chill custard by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Ladle into 4 bowls and put a meringue in each.