


Truthfully, I have no fucking idea when the first time the word macaroon penetrated my mind. It sounds cute thou but actually what are really those things?
The word macaroon is applied to a variety of light, baked confections, described as either small cakes or meringue-like cookies depending on their consistency.In English->macaroon
In French ->macaron
Most recipes call for egg whites (usually whipped to stiff peaks), with ground or powdered nuts, generally almond or coconut.
VARIETIES
Scottish macaroon is a sweet confection with a thick velvety centre covered in chocolate and topped with roasted coconut.
North America, the coconut macaroon is the best known variety.
France, the coconut macaroon is known as the "congolais",while the almond flour version is simply called "macaron".
Indian type is known as Pearl City and Mangalore have their own varieties of macaroon made with cashews and egg whites.
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Unit A4-01-5
Solaris Dutamas
Jalan Dutamas 1
Kuala Lumpur
Tel:03-62079572/017-2806717
10am-6pm (closed on Sunday)
Whisk Espresso Bar & Bake Shop
LG03A, Empire Shopping Gallery
Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya