Recipe: Yogurt Balls [edit]

Other Names: Reverse Yogurt Spherification
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7 months ago

MyLastBite

Hi Alisa,
There are links to more info and shops that sell Algin (aka Alginate) on this page
http://mylastbite.wordpress.com/2008/12/22/adventures-in-molecular-cooking-2/

Look on the right side of the page under "Molecular Cooking" and click on Le Sanctuaire to purchase the Algin.

Cheers! Jo (MyLastBite)

7 months ago

Alisa

Alginic acid or aliginate is a gum in powdered or granular form, it is used to encapsulate liquids or juices in bubbles that "pop" in the mouth when consumed

7 months ago

Anonymous

What is aliginate and where can you find it?

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[edit] Ingredients

1

cup of plain yogurt

1

teaspoon of sugar

1

teaspoon alginate

24

ounces water

Fresh fruit of your liking

Honey

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl blend the water and alginate with a hand blender until completely dissolved.

Step 2

Strain the alginate water into another bowl and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, gently mix the yogurt and sugar together.

Step 4

Next to the alginate bath, prepare another bath of plain water.

Step 5

With a round spoon, scoop out a ball of yogurt and submerge into alginate water.

Step 6

Gently shake the spoon so you see a ball or dollop of yogurt drop beneath the surface.

Step 7

Wait a few minutes then scoop out the spherified yogurt balls into the fresh water, to remove the alginate.

Step 8

Serve the yogurt balls with fruit and drizzled the top with honey. Terrific little dish for breakfast or dessert.

[edit] About Yogurt Balls

Except for the fact that I made the balls too big at first, I was thrilled with the texture and mouth-feel of the yogurt. I could easily “pop” the skin with my tongue (after playing with it in my mouth first!). From "Adventures in Molecular Cooking” on MyLastBite.com