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[taikibansei]

Just in case the Japanese description I provided earlier is insufficient, perhaps this will work?



They do say a picture is worth a bunch of words....

[pnksweater]

[J.]

There's a a great recipe in "Joy Of Cooking" for eggnog, if anyone has the book. It uses a ton of liquor but that's probably needed to kill any viruses. I wouldn't worry about salmonella so much, I'd be more worried about bird flu.

To the peson who said you whip up a couple of eggs with milk and sugar in a glass, I say no, no, no. Real eggnog has cream, whipped egg whites, nutmeg and lots of rum or whiskey. It is truly heavenly, and is best served from a big bowl so the froth on top gets in every glass.

Anyway, I have the recipe at home, so I'll put it up later, for anyone who wants to try it.

:)

[J.]

Eggnog In Quantity

(From "The Joy of Cooking") and personally tested several times including to rave reviews in Japan. Please be aware that this contains a lot of liquor so that people who are driving will need to drink this well ahead of any driving time.

Beat separately until light in colour:

12 egg yolks

Beat in gradually:

1 lb. confectioners' sugar

Add very slowly beating constantly:

2 cups dark rum, bourbon, brandy, or rye
These liquors form the base of the nog and can be combined to taste. I like rum or whiskey with maybe a little brandy if it's on hand. Let the mixture stand covered for one hour to allow the eggy taste to go away.

Add, beating constantly,

2 to 4 cups of the chosen liquor
2 quarts whipping cream

Refrigerate covered for 3 hours. Beat until stiff but not dry:

8 to 12 egg whites

Fold them lightly into the other ingredients and sprinkle the egnog with:

Freshly grated nutmeg ( already-grated will do)

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It can be hard to get whipping cream ( called "nama cream" in Japan), so you can substitute milk for at least half, if necessary. If you have or can borrow a little hand mixer then the egg beating will be a lot easier. The first year I was here I made this with only a whisk and a big bowl. Let me tell you I needed the liquor in the nog to kill the pain in my arm. But everyone loved it. You can put the nog in a pitcher just as easily and if you want a nice presentation, pour it into whatever large bowl you have, sprinkle again with nutmeg, and use a ladle to put it in cups. It's really good!