Flaxseed Meringue

By TAMMY-6

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flaxseeds
• 3 cups water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from artisanveganlife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Flaxseed meringue, which is an omega-3 packed mound of white fluff that can be folded into mousses and terrines and piled on top of pies, just like the stuff made from eggwhites.  This is just plain fun and amazing, sort of like a science experiment.  Basically, flaxseeds are simmered for  20 – 30 minutes, strained, and the resulting goop chilled.  Afterwards, it whips up just like meringue.  Here’s a photo:

Light, fluffy, airy, and wonderful for lightening up tofu-based puddings.  The only shortfall is that it doesn’t hold up to heat, so you can’t bake it.  But I’m working on it!  And just because I can’t hold back, here’s the recipe:

Combine the water and flaxseeds in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn down heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until it is thick and gloppy looking. Strain through a sieve. You should have about ½ cup.

When you are ready to whip it, place the mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer and whip on high for about 7 – 8 minutes until it resembles meringue. Fold gently into puddings, mousses, or purees to lighten and add an airy texture. If desired, you can sweeten it with a little agave or powdered sugar to taste.