Fisherman’s Friend Meringues Recipe

This is a really great alternative meringue recipe from Agnar Sverrisson. While the meringues are delicate, they pack a powerful liquorice and menthol punch, making a great palate cleanser that also works as a remarkable amuse bouche.

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Fisherman’s Friend meringues

12 Fisherman’s Friend sweets
7g of egg white powder
175g of caster sugar
175ml of water

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In a mortar and pestle, crush the Fisherman's Friend sweets into a fine powder

12 Fisherman’s Friend sweets

Thoroughly combine 75ml of the water, the egg white powder and the Fisherman's Friend powder in a food mixer for 3–4 minutes

75ml of water
7g of egg white powder

Meanwhile, soak the sugar in 100ml of water for 10 minutes, then cook to 121°C to create a sugar syrup

100ml of water
175g of caster sugar

Whisk the egg mixture on high speed for 30 seconds then gradually drizzle in the sugar syrup, with the mixer running

Mix on a high speed for another minute then lower the setting to medium. Continue to whisk until cooled and suitable for piping

Preheat the oven to 100°C/gas mark 1/2

Pipe the mixture into 30 meringue shapes and bake for 70 minutes or until firm

Take the meringues and gently place on the toothpicks to serve

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Agnar Sverrisson

Icelandic chef Agnar Sverrisson has been raising a maelstrom at his restaurant, Texture, since 2007. Named by The Independent New Restaurant of the Year in 2007, Texture has since accumulated a Michelin star, three AA rosettes, a Catey and a Remy Martin Award.