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Jan 6, 2011

Macha Do About Macarons

(Thank you everyone for helping get this to FoodBuzz Top 9)




Are macarons still the food fad of today? Still the new "cupcake"? What are the movies featuring today? Or rather, what are the ladies in "Sex and the City" munching on lately? (besides the men, that is.... Food! I'm talking about food here, remember?)

I'm not one for fads and fashions. Never been able to fit in with the crowd who always has to have the latest and greatest ... be it gadgets or clothes ... and now, food.

I'm just as happy using last year's gadgets and am usually in jeans and a t-shirt and eating what I feel like, when I feel like it. So I don't fit in, so I'm a nerd, so sue me.

Now, don't get me wrong. I won't go out of my way to avoid the faddish stuff. Take macarons, for example. I've only recently discovered I like them and they're actually fun to make. And anything that doesn't require oily, difficult to wash utensils .... I'm all for it.

Green tea. Another health fad. I drink it not only because it's good for me nor is it the fad, but because I like the taste. And the stronger the better. Two bags in a cup. So, if you don't like strong tea, I'd suggest to reduce the amount of macha here.


INGREDIENTS

40 g egg white

a few drops of lemon juice

30 g caster sugar

30 g almond meal

50 g pure icing sugar / powdered sugar

5 g macha powder


METHOD

Combine icing sugar, almond meal and macha powder in a food processor and give it a few buzzes to mix evenly. Sieve.

In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg white with a few drops of lemon juice (or pinch of salt) until soft peaks form. Add in caster sugar in 3 lots, beating well in between until you get stiff peaks.

Fold in sifted ingredients gently. (Recommended not more than 40 folds)

Fill into piping bag. Snip off about 2 cm from tip of bag and pipe 2 cm dollops onto lined pans. (Mixture will spread a little)

Leave for about 1 - 2 hours for the tops to dry out and form a crust.

Bake in a preheated oven at 150˚C for about 12 mins.

Leave in pans for a few minutes before gently tranferring them to cool completely on a cooling rack.

Fill with your favorite filling or in this case, I thought it went really well with a chocolate ganache. For recipe, click here.












at Thursday, January 06, 2011
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42 comments:

  1. Çitra's Home DiaryJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Aaaaaahh.. Ping.. I envy to ur macaroons ! >,<
    They are look adorable !!

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  2. Three-CookiesJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Looks delicious, consistent in shape and size:) Good job.

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  3. pingJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Indonesian in Turkey, Three-Cookies: Thanks! :D

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  4. briarroseJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Such a cool color. Wonderful use of macha. ;)

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  5. pingJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Thanks, Briarrose.

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  6. Gayle MartinJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I don't worry about food fads or fashions. I simply cook or bake what I like.

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  7. pingJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Gayle: Good to know. Glad you're on my team.

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  8. TiffanyJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    These would be great for St. Patrick's Day!

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  9. pingJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Tiffany: Hey, yeah, you're right, maybe I should've waited. St Patty isn't a big thing here tho.

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  10. art is in the kitchenJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    What fabulous macarons!!!! Spectacular color and super delicious too. You photographed them well with the black plate. Bravissima!!!
    Happy New Year to you!!!!

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  11. ElisabethJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Ping-These cookies look so festive, and delicious.
    They would be so perfect alongside with red devils cupcakes, for next Christmas, but of course why wait till then!

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  12. pingJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Michelangelo: Hi! Happy New Year to you too! and thanks!

    Elisabeth: Nope, no waiting ... too long to wait. Nom nom. Tiffany said it'd be good for St Patrick's but I couldn't wait either! :D

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  13. Mina @ Angellove's CookingJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love the color!! And great use of macha! Just perfect :)

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  14. pingJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks, Mina.

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  15. CarolynJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I love the title of this post, just brilliant! I love matcha-flavoured things, and keep meaning to buy some powder. These are lovely, whether or not they are still the fad.

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  16. Raw_GirlJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    There's nothing like light as air macaroons. Yours look absolutely delish! Hope they tasted as good as they look

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  17. Boulder LocavoreJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Ping! Gorgeous! So dramatic agains the black background too. Could I ask what the difference between icing sugar and castor sugar is?

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  18. TerraJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Seriously love these cookies!! I just made some raspberry macaroons for the first time last night:) Love the idea of using macha powder in them! Congrats on the top 9:)
    Take care,
    Terra
    www.cafeterrablog.com

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  19. pingJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Carolyn: Thanks! I've been wanting to try drying & grinding some green tea leaves instead of powder. Next project :D

    Raw_Girl, Terra: Thanks so much!

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  20. pingJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Boulder: Hi! Thanks! Icing sugar is actually powdered sugar (sorry, should've written that as well. Will edit that bit, thanks) and caster sugar is fine granulated sugar.

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  21. Linda MJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I loved macarons before they became stylish and will love them after they are not anymore...these look amazing! I'm trying to imagine the taste and am so intrigued -- I may have to give them a try. Thanks for the post!

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  22. Brown Cookie BlogJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Ping!! Lovely macaroons and they have beautiful feet too! Congrats on top 9.

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  23. Brown Cookie BlogJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Ping!! Congrats on a well deserved top 9!! Beautiful macaroons and they have feet too! :)

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Really beautiful photo!! Looks delicious, congrats on foodbuzz!
    Jess : )

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  25. MoeJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I should've found these in Japan for you when I was there... http://www.strapya-world.com/products/40238.html

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  26. pingJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    LindaM: You're most welcomed. They have a very earthy/greenish taste... just imagine a cup of tea with 5 bags of green tea :D Takes an acquired taste.

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  27. pingJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    BrownCookie/livininthekitchen: Thanks so much!

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  28. pingJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Moe: Awww ... they're so cute. Thanks for the thought anyway. Next trip maybe?

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  29. AAAAAAJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    They fabulous :)

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  30. pingJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    AAAAAA(?): Thanks.

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  31. casminellaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Thanks so much

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  32. LeanneJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I love that you've made these gluten free! They are absolutely delicious. Would be great for valentines day made with camu camu powder instead of macha powder (to give it a red colour)

    Very nice!

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  33. Kim - Liv LifeJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Awesome photos Ping!!! Congrats on the Top 9!!

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  34. pingJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    casminella/Kim-LivLife: Thanks so much!

    Leanne: Thanks.I haven't heard of camu camu til now. I googled it but I don't think we can find it easily here or if at all. Thanks for the Valentine's Day suggestion tho. Will think of something.

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  35. Deeba PABJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Love the flavour combination... and your macarons are PRETTY as ever!

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  36. pingJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks Deeba. :D

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  37. Kimberly PetersonJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I went through a "macaron-craze" phase and after seeing this post, I am off to get MORE macarons! i am still obsessed with them, so yes. It is still the new cupcake, the new muffin, the new cookie, the ultimate afternoon tea treat for me!

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  38. pingJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Kimberly. I guess I'm IN the craze right now :D Glad to help revive your obsession!

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  39. JovanaJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This is FANTASTIC !!! BRAVO!!! Best regards from Serbia! :-)))

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  40. pingJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Jovana. Nice to meet you and Thanks!

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  41. KristenJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I was just looking at soon-to-be released cookbooks of 2011. There are at least 5 coming out that are devoted strictly to the macaron. Either that means that bloggers are ahead of the ball or this is going to be a long trend. Yours are beauties.

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  42. pingJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Kristen. I was just reading your post about cookbook reviews when your comment popped in. Well, as long as there are folks like me who enjoy eating them as much as making them, I guess this trend will last for a pretty long time. I've even come across blogs dedicated to macs. I wonder how many variations there can be besides having different designs and flavors.

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