How to Make Aquafaba - Vegan Meringue
Aquafaba, or bean water, is the ultimate vegan substitute for eggs, that opens up a broader array of possibilities for vegan recipe creation than you ever thought possible. Learn how to whip it to replace meringue in your recipes.
ingredients
- 6 tablespoons aquafaba (chickpea liquid) - (to replace 3 egg whites)
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar - (optional)
instructions
- Drain a can of chickpeas and reserve the liquid or cook your own chickpeas and reserve the leftover cooking liquid.
- Whip aquafaba in the same way as egg whites, using either a handheld or a stand mixer. It shouldn’t take more than 12 minutes to get to firm peaks. Remember to stop every few minutes and scrape down the sides to make sure it’s evenly mixed.
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