Ethiopian Vegetarian Berbere Spiced Semifreddo with Tigernut Brittle

Allergens

Almonds (in almond flour), Coconut, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon berbere spice mix
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup tigernuts, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, almond flour, cornstarch, salt, and berbere spice mix. Whisk together until smooth.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a pudding like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. In a separate bowl, whip together heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cooled coconut milk mixture until fully combined.
5. Transfer the semifreddo mixture to a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
6. In a small saucepan, heat maple syrup over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Add tigernuts and stir to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes until the tigernuts are slightly softened and coated with syrup.
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the coated tigernuts onto the paper and set aside to cool.
8. In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil over low heat. Add honey and tigernuts, stirring until evenly coated. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and let it harden at room temperature. Break into pieces once hardened.
9. When ready to serve, remove the semifreddo from the freezer and slice into individual portions. Top with broken tigernut brittle and enjoy.

Chef’s Insight

The warm spices in the berbere mix add a depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the semifreddo and crunchy tigernut brittle.

Notes

This recipe is easy to follow and delivers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The semifreddo's creaminess complements the crunchy tigernut brittle, creating a satisfying mouthfeel.