Experiment with ginger and almond, a pungent and aromatic mix. Ginger and almond crusted peanuts, stuffed into dates, in rice cream and in pastries. We discovered this combination in a delectable pastry created by Chef Guy Reuge at Mirabelle's (http://www.restaurantmirabelle.com); St. James, Long Island, NY.
Reported by Jamie Gibbs of Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY.
Ayurveda Notes (help)
All ice and rice cream aggravates Kapha. But rice cream with ginger is a bit better. Food kapha's with food cravings, adding cardamom is even better (but not good!)
Dosha: Vata- Pitta- Kapha+
Quality: Heavy, Smooth, Cold
Taste: Sweet, Pungent
Recipe - (Help with Cooking)
Rice Milk:
1c white rice
2c water
Soak Overnight, Blend and strain with cheesecloth in morning:
Next day, Add and Blend
1/4c sucanat or any unrefined sugar
1/4c chopped crystallized ginger
1/4c almonds
Place in freezer. Shake every fifteen minutes until frozen. Ice becomes a cream when crystals don't have a chance to set. Shaking disturbs the crystals. Anything can be made into 'ice cream'.