Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Mediterranean Almond Paste

Sunday, May 29, 2011

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Mediterranean Almond Paste - 15g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber

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Almond Paste

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs Veggie

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds
1 2/3 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 cup egg whites

In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine powder, approximately 2 minutes. Add the confectioners sugar and blend well. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and with a wooden spoon blend in the egg whites until smooth. On a flat surface lightly dusted with confectioners sugar, roll out the almond paste into a 14" long x 1" round log. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.

When rested, cut the log in two. On a smooth clean surface, roll out each piece to double its length, approximately 20 inches. Flatten each roll with your fingertips. Using a knife or a metal spatula, score the tops of the logs with crisscross marks. Coil each log and place on a serving plate. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can store in a closed container in the refrigerator for one week.

Makes about 1 pound (16 one-ounce servings)

Cuisine:
"French"
Source:
"Epicurious Dec 1998"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"May 2011"
Yield:
"1 pound"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 130 Calories; 7g Fat (47.0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 8mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

Nutr. Assoc. : 902277 0 0