Subj : 6/28 Nat'l Tapioca Day 1
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Jun 28 2023 06:44:24

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     Title: Fig Brochettes w/Tapioca Cream
Categories: Dairy, Grains, Fruits, Herbs
     Yield: 12 servings

     8 c  Milk
     5    Cinnamon sticks; broken in
          - pieces
    13 lg Egg yolks
     6 tb (lightly packed) light brown
          - sugar; more for dusting
          - the figs
   1/4 c  Quick-cooking tapioca
    24    Black mission figs; halved
    24    Whole cinnamon sticks

 In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of the milk and the
 cinnamon-stick pieces. Over medium-high heat, bring the
 milk just to a boil, remove from the heat, cover and
 allow to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture
 through a fine sieve, discard the cinnamon and return
 the milk to the pan.

 In a large bowl, whisk together the yolks and the sugar
 until thick and light-colored. Gradually whisk the hot
 milk into the yolk mixture. Return to the pan and cook
 over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden
 spoon until the mixture is slightly thickened and just
 coats the back of the spoon, about 15 to 20 minutes. (Do
 not allow it to boil.) Immediately remove from the heat
 and strain into a large, clean bowl. Cover with plastic
 wrap and refrigerate.

 In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the
 remaining 4 cups of milk just to a boil. (If a skin
 forms on the milk, remove it with a spoon.) Sprinkle the
 tapioca over the milk and cook, stirring, until the
 mixture is thick and the tapioca pearls are translucent,
 about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and
 refrigerate. When chilled, combine with the custard.

 Heat the broiler. Skewer 2 fig halves on each cinnamon
 stick and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with
 brown sugar and broil until the sugar is caramelized.
 Spoon the tapioca cream into serving dishes and top each
 with two warm brochettes.

 By: Molly O'Neill

 Yield:12 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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