How to make Macarons by Chef Alfons Mesias

STPPH Hotel Festival 2010 “FOODISTA” shows you how to make Macarons (cookies look-a-like) by Chef Alfons Mesias, at Universitas Pelita Harapan (14/04).

Chef Alfons Mesias

The Macaroons

How to make Macarons by Chef Alfons Mesias ? STPPH Hotel Festival 2010 “FOODISTA” shows you how to make Macarons (cookies look-a-like) by Chef Alfons Mesias, at Universitas Pelita Harapan (14/04). According to Chef Alfons, currently Macarons have become a prestigious parts of hotel business. “Let’s say we put Macarons as a garnish, in terms of how to make it is quite complicated. Should be smart in processing the dough, set the temperature, and need high techniques. If you set the wrong temperature, then the whole thing will be messy. This is what makes Macarons become prestigious for a hotel. “Along with the development, Macarons are also presented in the coffee break, dessert, show piece, displays, and appetizers. According to Wikipedia, Macarons is a confectionery whose name is derived from an Italian word ?maccarone? or “maccherone”. This word is itself derived from ammaccare, meaning crush or beat, used here in reference to the almond paste which is the principal ingredient. It is meringue-based: made from a mixture of egg whites, almond flour, and both granulated and confectionery sugar. (Sar)

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