Gelato (Italian ice cream)
Description
I'll tell you a cool way,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the pistachios and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Then drain in a colander, rinse under cold water. Peel and dry thoroughly.
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Step 3
3. Place the nuts, about 50 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt into the blender bowl. Grind until you achieve a smooth paste. This process will take some time—don't rush it, to get the right consistency.
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Step 4
4. Dissolve the starch in a small amount of milk. Mix well and set aside for now. Pour the remaining milk into a small saucepan and place over heat.
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Step 5
5. Add sugar. After boiling, add starch and cook for about 3 minutes. The mixture should reach a consistency where a line drawn on a wooden spoon does not spread (see photo).
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Step 6
6. Combine with the nut paste, mix well, and add lemon juice.
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Step 7
7. Place the mixture into the ice cream maker. The rest is up to the machine.
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Step 8
8. Using milk instead of cream makes gelato less fatty but no less delicious!