An exquisite dessert made with easily available ingredients and a true delicacy originating from El Salvador that you definitely should try.
Merecumbé is a traditional dessert from El Salvador, prepared with ingredients easy to find in the region. Its history dates back to the blending of indigenous and colonial influences, creating a sweet with significant cultural meaning for the community. It is a delicious showcase of Salvadoran cuisine worth tasting.
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Merecumbé
Ingredients
5 Egg whites
½ cup of Sugar
½ tablespoon of Baking powder
1 tablespoon of Vanilla essence
1 cup of Cornstarch or corn flour
½ cup of Milk
6 tablespoons of Peach juice
3 Yolks
Vanilla
Preparation
Step 1 : First, beat the egg whites with the baking powder until you obtain a smooth mixture.
Step 2 : Then, gradually add the sugar until reaching the desired consistency, which should be a firm peak or soft peak stage.
Step 3 : Next, pour the meringue into a mold, ensuring no air gaps, and cover with aluminum foil.
Step 4 : Place the mold inside a pot with boiling water to cook using the double boiler method for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 5 : After this time, remove from heat and let it rest, then turn it over and refrigerate.
Step 6 : To prepare the milk and caramel sauce, cook the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until caramelized.
Step 7 : Then, add the milk, stir, and let it boil.
Step 8 : In a separate container, mix the peach juice, yolks, and cornstarch, then finally combine with the caramel and milk mixture.
Step 9 : Once all these steps are completed, the dish is ready to enjoy.
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