tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post6039244845811368869..comments2024-03-19T18:22:26.101+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Vegan meringues - made with aquafaba (chickpea brine)Johanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-70029024618920506642015-09-07T09:33:04.653+10:002015-09-07T09:33:04.653+10:00Hi Johanna, I too recently discovered this maaagic...Hi Johanna, I too recently discovered this maaagic ingredient and like you, my jaw dropped in amazement. Indeed, who thought to whip it and see what happens? I overbaked my round blobs, but no worry they turned into eton mess quite happily. I am eager to try these again, and now I have stumbled onto your blog post, you've given me a wealth of inspiration and links to explore. Go the aquafaba! Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732622278874421465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-30260520521909934172015-06-17T03:43:08.390+10:002015-06-17T03:43:08.390+10:00I've still not tried these yet because I haven...I've still not tried these yet because I haven't got an electric whisker. Do I need one, or is beating by hand an option? Does it have to be foamy like egg meringue?Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77515939366962991382015-06-14T21:42:20.920+10:002015-06-14T21:42:20.920+10:00Thanks MihlThanks MihlJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-64400173980544807362015-06-14T21:42:10.456+10:002015-06-14T21:42:10.456+10:00Thanks Kate - am sure your friend will love this i...Thanks Kate - am sure your friend will love this ideaJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24888990906259967602015-06-14T21:41:55.143+10:002015-06-14T21:41:55.143+10:00Thanks Kimmy - good luck with getting around to it...Thanks Kimmy - good luck with getting around to it - I am not so into the meringues but it seemed a good starting point but the endless possibilities are exciting - I am lagging a bit with blog events - last week was pretty low on time but will try and get some stuff to HVF soon.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-54138482165609120412015-06-14T21:40:02.081+10:002015-06-14T21:40:02.081+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - you should try it - might be a gr...Thanks Cakelaw - you should try it - might be a great standby if you are out of eggs but have a tin of chickpeas in the cupboardJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-57447960139995123092015-06-14T21:39:25.799+10:002015-06-14T21:39:25.799+10:00Thanks charlie - it is a wonderful discovery for t...Thanks charlie - it is a wonderful discovery for those who don't eat eggs - and i am excited about it as I have never liked eggs and lately have felt less keen about cooking with them.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75457120163251290332015-06-14T21:38:16.527+10:002015-06-14T21:38:16.527+10:00Thanks Joanne - the facebook page with all the rec...Thanks Joanne - the facebook page with all the recipe is amazingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-89186437726536626062015-06-14T21:36:09.861+10:002015-06-14T21:36:09.861+10:00Thanks Janet - good luck with trying itThanks Janet - good luck with trying itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41973286017158898742015-06-14T21:35:57.922+10:002015-06-14T21:35:57.922+10:00Thanks Lorraine - it is one of those discoveries t...Thanks Lorraine - it is one of those discoveries that just seems so unlikely - sometimes I wonder if someone just had the wrong stuff in the bowl and it worked unexpectedlyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31658310345339814572015-06-14T21:35:08.130+10:002015-06-14T21:35:08.130+10:00Thanks Kari - chocolate mousse is on my list of aq...Thanks Kari - chocolate mousse is on my list of aquafaba recipes to try - I have never liked the idea of raw egg in mousseJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-17793319704770915542015-06-14T21:34:36.016+10:002015-06-14T21:34:36.016+10:00Thanks Sandy - sorry to hear your experiments are ...Thanks Sandy - sorry to hear your experiments are not going well - do you have electric beaters - I tried to lightly beat some chickpea brine the other day with a hand whisk and it didn't work at all.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-6505051869970351122015-06-14T21:33:35.818+10:002015-06-14T21:33:35.818+10:00Thanks Shaheen - sounds like a great recipe for th...Thanks Shaheen - sounds like a great recipe for the stand mixer because it does take a bit of beating - hope your work well - it is such a new idea!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39392341652157573362015-06-14T21:32:50.131+10:002015-06-14T21:32:50.131+10:00Thanks Faye - meringues are something I feel I sho...Thanks Faye - meringues are something I feel I should make for others in my house so it made it easier to do this experiment!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29925843963477043752015-06-14T21:02:32.261+10:002015-06-14T21:02:32.261+10:00They look lovely!They look lovely!Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-58253877196117025362015-06-14T03:55:37.889+10:002015-06-14T03:55:37.889+10:00Brilliant! I have a friend with a daughter who can...Brilliant! I have a friend with a daughter who can't eat egg, so I will pass this on to her! They have turned out perfectly! Well done xGluten Free Alchemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599801401879799252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-42879119496556112052015-06-13T10:09:48.544+10:002015-06-13T10:09:48.544+10:00I *still* haven't tried making/using aquafaba ...I *still* haven't tried making/using aquafaba yet. It's on my to-try list... I just haven't got around to it yet.<br />These meringues are only 2 ingredients??? Wow. And they look absolutely gorgeous! I would LOVE for you to share these at Healthy Vegan Fridays =DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-38305865411692541432015-06-12T14:27:37.727+10:002015-06-12T14:27:37.727+10:00I read about this technique on Lorraine's site...I read about this technique on Lorraine's site and I was a doubter - but having read about your successes too, I will have to try it the next time i open a can of chickpeas (the brine is normally tossed at my house).Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26482473376064294522015-06-12T06:55:58.972+10:002015-06-12T06:55:58.972+10:00I first heard of this on Lorraine's blog. You...I first heard of this on Lorraine's blog. You do wonder who came up with this idea. It just seems so bizarre. I'm glad it works well and is a good substitute for those who love their meringues but can't eat eggs xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77340204508141801462015-06-11T21:52:45.457+10:002015-06-11T21:52:45.457+10:00So cool! I have never heard of this aquafaba, but ...So cool! I have never heard of this aquafaba, but I'll have to look into it!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-6625725118149974742015-06-11T21:50:36.292+10:002015-06-11T21:50:36.292+10:00Lovely! This is on my to-try list, too. :)Lovely! This is on my to-try list, too. :)janet @ the taste spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139453817267734357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41494564991306669572015-06-11T17:12:41.529+10:002015-06-11T17:12:41.529+10:00Glad that you gave this a go Johanna! Thanks for t...Glad that you gave this a go Johanna! Thanks for the shout out too. I'm amazed at how this originally came about though! Who thought to whip it?Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16943034269807390852015-06-11T16:53:35.743+10:002015-06-11T16:53:35.743+10:00Your meringues look so fluffy - perfect! I have so...Your meringues look so fluffy - perfect! I have some chickpea brine in the fridge to make chocolate mousse with later today :DKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35160573401528198052015-06-10T22:25:07.933+10:002015-06-10T22:25:07.933+10:00I am yet to have any success with aquafaba despite...I am yet to have any success with aquafaba despite many attempts. Mine don't seem to have any hold to them no matter how long I whisk it for :-/ So frustrating.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420733412600018545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67430846093961738842015-06-10T16:17:54.005+10:002015-06-10T16:17:54.005+10:00Ah I have been reading about aquafaba meringues to...Ah I have been reading about aquafaba meringues too and have planned to make them this weekend, so I am pleased to see and read your positive results. Yes when I first head, my jaw dropped too, so its real exciting esp if your vegan, this is a real gift. Giving them a go this weekend with my KitchenAid that has hardly been used. Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.com