Meringues prepared with aquafaba are the vegetable alternative to classic meringues, perfect for those who follow a cruelty free diet and for those who are allergic or intolerant to eggs.
All you need to prepare them are aquafaba and brown sugar and then any flavorings such as lemon or vanilla seeds; aquafaba is nothing more than the cooking water of legumes, this contains a high concentration of proteins, just like egg white, and therefore can easily be whipped until stiff.
To whip the aquafaba it is important that it contains the right amount of proteins, so it is advisable to use the chickpea cooking water because it contains more than the others; However, getting the right proportion between water and vegetable proteins is quite difficult, and if you want to succeed in this endeavor the first time you can use chickpea conservation water in a jar.
Preparing vegan meringues with aquafaba is really simple, although it is preferable to prepare them on days with little humidity because humidity affects the success of the recipe; It is important to remember that meringues are not cooked but dried, so it will require a little patience on your part because it is a somewhat slow process.
You will be amazed at how crumbly and delicious vegan meringues with aquafaba are. Once ready, if they are hollow internally it means that you have prepared perfect meringues.
Ingredients
Method for meringues with aquafaba:
How to store meringues with aquafaba:
Vegan meringues with aquafaba can be kept for two/three days as long as they are placed in tin boxes.
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