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Mango Pearls Yield: approximately 1 pint 250g mango purĂŠe (10% sugar) 75g granulated sugar 150g water 3g agar agar .4g locust bean gum
1. To prepare the base, combine the mango purĂŠe and sugar, heating just enough to dissolve the sugar. 2. Reserve warm. 3. To complete, disperse the agar agar and locust bean gum in the water with an immersion blender; transfer to a small sauce pan. 4. Bring this mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. 5. Remove from heat and incorporate into the mango base. 6. Drop the mixture into cold vegetable oil, allowing 5-10 minutes to set. Transfer pearls to cool water to rinse, then drain.
Michael Laiskonis Workbook www.mlaiskonis.com January 2009