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Heat a medium non-stick skillet over high heat.
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Add the butter and swirl to coat the pan.
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When the butter shimmers, add the bananas and the macadamias and saute, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Deglaze the pan with the rum and then flambe the bananas and the macadamias.
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When the flames are extinguished remove the pan from the heat.
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Place a scoop of the Brown Sugar Ice Cream in a martini glass.
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Coat the ice cream with the warm flambe sauce and garnish with a banana chips.
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Beverage suggestion: strong coffee
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In non-reactive medium saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, vanilla bean, and heat over medium heat until scalded.
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Turn the heat to low and simmer until the mixture is reduced by 1/3, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and allow to steep at least 1 hour, refrigerated, and preferably overnight: the longer it steeps the more flavor will develop.
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Strain the mixture, return the milk to the saucepan, and bring just to the point of boiling.
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Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with cold water and add ice.
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In a non-reactive medium bowl, combine the yolks and the sugar and whisk to blend.
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Add 4 ounces of the scalded milk mixture to the yolk mixture, mix well, and transfer the tempered yolk mixture to the saucepan.
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Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Do not overcook or the eggs will scramble.
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Strain the mixture into a medium bowl, and place it in the bowl of ice water to cool.
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When cool, add the cream, and stir to blend.
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Freeze in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions.
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Do not over harden; the ice cream should have a soft consistency.
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Transfer to the freezer.
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After slicing the banana, peel off the rind and place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk the lemon juice, sugar, and water together.
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Brush the banana pieces with the lemon mixture.
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Place in a pre-heated 200-degree oven and bake for about 2 hours.
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As the banana pieces are heated they will darken slightly.
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After 2 hours, remove from the oven and let cool to allow the banana chips to become firm.
