Being in a country like the UK, its quite common to bump into people from other nationalities. One such common ground for me is our public Library. Every Tuesday I take Olly to the library for a Rhymes Session. You got to see the toothless smile on the girl's face once the session begins :). Its also a wonderful place for me to meet other mommies and share our stories.
On one such occasion, I was introduced to Vanessa, a french mommy and her half Indian son, Rohan. It didn't take us ladies too long to get all chatty and the next thing, we were invited for tea at her place.
Tea time has and will always be my most favourite time of the day and I refuse to have tea without any biscuits :). One of those luxury habits I picked up when I was pregnant. "The baby wants it" was always my shield to save my face :). So this tea time with Vanessa too, I was scanning through for THE Munchies and that's when I had the first bite to these melting Macaroons. Rohan and me "went for it, like no tomorrow".
I just had to know right away where she bought them from and to which she leaps with joy and said its Homemade. Off came out my paper and pen and the rest is as below :)
These coconut macaroons are really easy to make. I was carrying Olly and shaping the balls in the other hand, so you get the picture ;).
FRENCH COCONUT AND LIME MACAROONS
Recipe source: my friend Vanessa
Makes about 20 macaroons
Ingredients:
Unsweetened desiccated coconut - 2 and 2/3 cups
Sugar - 2/3 cup
Egg whites - 4
Flour - 4 tbsp
Salt - a pinch
Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp
Zest of one key Lime
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180 C/ 350 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar, flour and salt.
3. In another bowl mix together the egg whites and vanilla extract and add to the coconut mix. Add the zest of one lime into this and bring the mixture into a soft dough.
4. Make small balls with your hands and drop them onto the prepared tray.
5. Bake for 12-15 mins or until the macaroons get a nice golden colour.
6. Once done, let the macaroons cool completely and store in air tight containers.
Jules tip: this recipe easily multiplies to make more macaroons. You can also add the zest of one lemon. I liked the stronger taste and the bright green colour of a key lime.
Enjoy! :)
