Fisherman’s Friend meringues

  • Petit four
  • 12
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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This is a really great alternative meringue recipe from Agnar Sverrisson. While the meringues are delicate, they pack a powerful liquorice and menthol punch, making a great palate cleanser that also works as a remarkable amuse bouche.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Fisherman’s Friend meringues

  • 12 Fisherman’s Friend sweets
  • 7g of egg white powder
  • 175g of caster sugar
  • 175ml of water

Method

1
In a mortar and pestle, crush the Fisherman's Friend sweets into a fine powder
  • 12 Fisherman’s Friend sweets
2
Thoroughly combine 75ml of the water, the egg white powder and the Fisherman's Friend powder in a food mixer for 3–4 minutes
3
Meanwhile, soak the sugar in 100ml of water for 10 minutes, then cook to 121°C to create a sugar syrup
  • 100ml of water
  • 175g of caster sugar
4
Whisk the egg mixture on high speed for 30 seconds then gradually drizzle in the sugar syrup, with the mixer running
5
Mix on a high speed for another minute then lower the setting to medium. Continue to whisk until cooled and suitable for piping
6
Preheat the oven to 100°C/gas mark 1/2
7
Pipe the mixture into 30 meringue shapes and bake for 70 minutes or until firm
8
Take the meringues and gently place on the toothpicks to serve
First published in 2015

Agnar Sverrisson’s modern European food combines seasonal British ingredients with Icelandic specialities, serving rustic, Nordic-inflected plates that highlight textural contrast and clean, intense flavours.

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