Description
A traditional Turkish almond cookie made only from almond flour, egg whites, and sugar, boasting a crispy outside and intensely chewy inside.
Restaurants serving Acıbadem Kurabiyesi
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Almond flour
- Sugar
- Egg white
- Lemon juice
- Bitter almond
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Mix almond flour (originally mixed with a little bitter almond for a unique aroma), massive sugar, and egg whites in a pot.
- Heat on low, stirring constantly until slightly warm (about
- mins) without burning. Cool completely.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice to the cooled batter and place in a piping bag. Pipe into circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet like macarons. Bake in a 140°C oven until cracks form on the surface, and stick two together back-to-back.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Apricot-kernel-like aroma of bitter almond
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Almond flour, Almond extract (flavoring)
Pairing
Unsweetened Turkish Coffee
Trivia
[For Everyone] Acıbadem means 'bitter almond'. Said to be a prototype of the French macaron, it's an absolute staple in bakery (pastane) showcases.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy with black Turkish coffee, slowly chewing and savoring the intensely chewy texture that sticks to your teeth and the powerful sweetness!
Allergen
Egg, Tree nuts