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Ethiopian Cardamom-Coffee Panna Cotta with a Silken Cocoa Layer

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Ethiopian Cardamom-Coffee Panna Cotta with a Silken Cocoa Layer

Chef note

Keep the flavours clear, the plating disciplined, and the final dish grounded in Chef Stone's Pan-African point of view.

Ingredients

200g Heavy Cream
200g Milk
70g sugar
15g gelatin
1 teaspoon Cardamom Coffee, dissolved
**For the Top Layer:**
1 teaspoon Cardamom Coffee
2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup of water
5g gelatin

Method

1

In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt the sugar into the cream and milk.

2

Bloom the gelatin in a small amount of warm water, then pour it into the warm cream mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.

3

Stir in the dissolved cardamom coffee until well combined.

4

Pour the panna cotta mixture into individual serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or until set.

5

For the top layer, dissolve the coffee, cocoa powder, and sugar in water over low heat.

6

Bloom the remaining gelatin and stir it into the cocoa mixture until fully dissolved.

7

Carefully pour the cocoa layer over the set panna cotta.

8

Return to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the top layer to set completely before serving.

Plating direction

Serve in an elegant, stemmed glass to showcase the distinct layers. Garnish with a single, perfectly roasted coffee bean and a light dusting of cocoa powder for a minimalist, yet sophisticated presentation.