1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 stalks of lemongrass, chopped and lightly crushed
2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Fresh fruit or toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Lightly crush lemongrass stalks to release their oils. Combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, and lemongrass in a saucepan to heat up.
Heat the mixture up while stirring and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
Bloom gelatin for 5-10 minutes in cold water. After simmering, strain the mixture and add bloomed gelatin. Remove lemongrass pieces, and add vanilla extract.
Pour mixture into ramekins or mold and set in the fridge for 4-6 hours. Once set, unmold panna cotta and serve with garnishes.