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Home / Courses / Dessert / Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce

Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 March 23, 2011 · Updated: 💻October 3, 2017 · 🗨 45 Comments

Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce

Going Green is March’s theme for Dessert Wars. Reeni and Christine have laid out a paired list of natural green ingredients for the challenge – traditional and non-traditional. The participants had to select at least one ingredient from each list. Given the two lists I had to wreck my brain for the best possible combination. I chose kiwi and mint from the traditional list and lemongrass from the non-traditional list.

These three ingredients have very distinctive flavors of their own. I wanted something subtle and mild to bind them together. Panna Cotta which means cooked cream in Italian would work. I infused the cream with lemongrass just enough to give it a bite. The simple kiwi mint sauce rounded off the dessert nicely, by giving it a light and fresh flavor. The combination was quite delightful and we all enjoyed it thoroughly. To my readers in Asia, the taste and texture of panna cotta is akin to a creamier Tau Foo Fah (Soy Bean Pudding).

Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce

This recipe was adapted from Giada’s at the Food Network. I have lightened it up by reducing the cream and using some half-and-half (half cream and half milk) instead.

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Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce

I really like the silky wobbly texture of this Lemongrass Panna Cotta. The kiwi mint sauce is a nice counterpoint to this creamy dessert. Do give it a try.

Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Kiwi Mint Sauce

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


Categories: 🗂 Dessert, Valentine's Day, Western Tags: 📋 lemongrass

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  1. Min {Honest Vanilla} says

    March 23, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Lemongrass and kiwi got me really excited! And on panna cotta, sounds just heavenly 🙂

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  2. Sonia says

    March 23, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Wonderful panacotta, loved the greens, kiwi and mint into it, am sure it must be delish. Will certainly give it a shot soon.

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  3. Lori Lynn says

    March 23, 2011 at 10:47 am

    We are huge panna cotta fans! Love your colorful sauce!
    LL

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  4. Ruth says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:13 am

    This looks fabulous. A perfect way to end a spicy meal. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:47 am

      Hi Ruth, thanks for visiting! Yes, this is a nice, light, fruity dessert to finish off a meal.

      Reply
  5. Celia says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Kiwi and mint! How fun, fresh and fruity!

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:47 am

      Hi Celia, thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  6. Suchitra says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Gorgeous dish! Loved the concept of kiwi mint sauce…presentation rocks…

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  7. Pam @ Sticks Forks Fingers says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I adore the versatility of panna cotta, as you demonstrate here with your lemongrass infusion. This is so pretty, too, with the lovely fresh green sauce. Lovely ideas, both.

    You are more brave than I am though… I’ve quit inverting my panna cottas onto a plate, and now just make them in pretty small cut-glass wine glasses that allow room for a sauce on top. I had too many that just fell into an unattractive blob the other way!!! Nice job.

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:43 am

      Hi Pam, thanks for visiting. 🙂 I think dipping the base of the mold in hot water helps. All four turned out well. I would probably use staright edge ramekins next time.

      Reply
  8. Jay says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:36 am

    awesome recipe with stunning clicks..
    Tasty Appetite

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  9. anncoo says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Biren, I would definitely love to make this delicious dessert as I still have kiwi in my fridge. Very nice click 🙂

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  10. Julie M. says

    March 23, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    That is such a beautiful dish Biren! What a creative use of ingredients and so springy!

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  11. Cooking Gallery says

    March 23, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    The combo sounds so exotic, love the idea…!

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  12. Magic of Spice says

    March 23, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    This may be the prettiest Panna Cotta ever…what a wonderful combination, just love this! Beyond perfect for this 🙂

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  13. Charissa says

    March 23, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my…this is so beautiful…craving kiwis and cream now. So glad you shared this!

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  14. pigpigscorner says

    March 23, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Love the combination of flavours!

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  15. LeQuan says

    March 23, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Beautiful panna cotta, Biren. The lemongrass infused panna cotta idea is one I’ve never heard of, but makes so much sense. I can only imagine the flavors of lemongrass, mint, and kiwi mingling together – simply divine.

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  16. sophia says

    March 23, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Green is my favorite food color!! My automatic response would have been green tea dessert, but your idea of lemongrass with kiwi mint sauce trumps my trite Asian idea. It looks marvelous!

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:52 am

      Green is a lovely food color. Green tea is a wonderful ingredient to use but I wanted something a little different this time. I am glad I was a little more “adventurous” as the panna cotta turned out beautifully. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Devaki @ weavethousandflavors says

    March 23, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I am renaming you the FLAVOR GODDESS!!! Are you kidding me Biren? – what explosive flavors and incredibly creative….not to mention creamy and perfectly crafted.

    chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:53 am

      Aww Devaki…that’s too funny! I had fun with this one. 🙂

      Reply
  18. love2cook says

    March 23, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Goshhhh!!! This is what I call a sinfully delicious looking dessert!!! Truly mouthwatering one.

    Loved the addition of lemongrass and kiwi fruits here!

    I made some panna cotta using buttermilk recently..shall we exchange? Hehehe…

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:55 am

      Thanks Love2cook! Buttermilk? That’s interesting! I’ll have to check out your recipe.

      Reply
  19. Raina says

    March 23, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    This looks beautiful and delicious! I have never made pana cotta but would love to try it. Yours came out perfect:)

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  20. Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 23, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    I love kiwi mint mixture. Those flavors sound amazing together!

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  21. bergamot says

    March 23, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    The flavours are wonderful and so refreshing.. The presentation is beautiful

    Reply
  22. Betty says

    March 23, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    great blog u have i love it :O)

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    • Biren says

      March 24, 2011 at 9:48 am

      Hi Betty, thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  23. Pushpa says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    Absolutely refreshing and flavorful dessert.

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  24. Blackswan says

    March 24, 2011 at 2:17 am

    A witty approach indeed! Love Panna Cotta & will kiv this 🙂

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  25. Medifast Coupon Code says

    March 24, 2011 at 11:30 am

    How pretty, love that kiwi and mint sauce idea, I am thinking would be lovely on so many levels. Thanks for the recipes.

    Reply
  26. Jill Colonna says

    March 24, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Biren, you are so creative with this. What an amazing touch with the lemongrass. I feel I can taste it from here! As usual, your photos are nothing short of stunning.

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  27. tigerfish says

    March 24, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Lemongrass, kiwi, mint…wow wow wow….what a refreshing combination.

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  28. 5 Star Foodie says

    March 24, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Beautiful flavors in this panna cotta with lemongrass and the sauce sounds absolutely fantastic!

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  29. kitchen flavours says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:00 am

    This is a creative lovely dessert! The flavours combination are really interesting! Looks really good! Wow!

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  30. Reeni says

    March 25, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Your panna cotta is beautiful Biren! I love the combination of flavors you used – delicious! Thanks for entering!

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    • Biren says

      March 25, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      This was a challenging but fun one for me. I am so glad it turned out the way it did. 🙂

      Reply
  31. DongXing says

    March 29, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Hey, Biren. I made this on Sunday for pudding yesterday and they were delicious. My kids think I am soo… clever, he he he!!!! The lemongrass flavour was so subtle that my kids didn’t even notice it. Absolutely delicious and so simple too!

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    • Biren says

      March 29, 2011 at 7:35 am

      Glad to hear that you had a chance to try out the recipe. Yes, the lemongrass flavor should be subtle and not over-powering. For a stronger flavor, you may have to steep it slightly longer. I think using two lemongrass might be a little too much unless you really love the taste of lemongrass.

      Reply
  32. Elizabeth says

    April 3, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    Really beautiful!

    http://agirlinherkitchen.blogspot.com

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  33. faith says

    April 4, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Oh that is so pretty with the kiwi!!! I strongly considered doing a panna cotta for this month!!! Im glad you did!! Mine wouldnt of been half as beautiful! Good luck with the dessert war!

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  34. Lisa says

    April 5, 2011 at 10:11 am

    What a gorgeous panna cotta, and great use of the ‘green’ with the lemongrass, kiwi and mint. Sounds delicious! Good luck to you 🙂

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  35. Nina says

    August 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I can not find fresh lemongrass. I have jarred will that be okay?

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    • Biren says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:39 am

      I would not recommend using jarred lemongrass for this recipe. Perhaps you can look for fresh lemongrass at an Asian market near you.

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