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Soenchi

Category: Desserts

Soenchi

Meringue kisses - Local recipes are frequently well-guarded secrets! An Aruban friend, explained that her mother banished everyone from the kitchen when she whipped up her celebrated meringues. Be content with this substitute, for a soenchi can always be traded for the real thing read more

Ingredients

Soenchi

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 Tbs. Sugar
  • A drop of red or green food coloring

Directions

Preheat oven to 250°F.

  • Beat until stiff and dry:
  • 1 egg white

Gradually stir in:

  • 1 Tbs. Sugar
  • A drop of red or green food coloring

Soenchi should be lightly tinted, never boldly colored. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Place in the oven for about one hour. Permit to cool and serve at once. If neglected, soenchis absorb moisture and become sticky.