Why Chickpea Water Became The Star Of Vegan Cooking
Am I the only one who remembers the day when you simple opened a can of chickpeas, drained the water, and threw it away? That would be sacrilegious to do today. I mean, chickpea water is the most miraculous thing since sliced bread.
This murky liquid in that can of chickpeas is not garbage. Far from it. For vegans who love to cook and bake it is like a magical ingredient sent from the vegan gods. There are so many things you can cook with it that were impossible before.
For reasons we don’t even quite understand yet, chickpea liquid almost exactly mimics egg white. In fact this miracle ingredient was discovered quite by accident by software engineer Goose Wohlt. He accidentally made vegan meringue and changed the vegan world forever.
All you need is some chickpea liquid, some sugar, and a whisk. With those three things you can make delicious fluffy meringue or a decadent chocolate mousse. This really is a miracle vegan cooking ingredient that seems to do the impossible.
Are you ready to start making something amazing with chickpea water? You can learn how to make fluffy meringue by clicking here.
It’s also a great substitute for marshmallow cream in come recipes as well. Learn how to make this magical marshmallow cream fluff by clicking here.
Erin Roy
Troy Jones
I save mine!
it’s a must! 🙂
How long will it keep in the fridge? When will it go bad?
It will last a week in the fridge. You can also freeze it and thaw it as needed.
Bob Raby interesting
This post is awesome. ❤
haha thanks
Two words.. chocolate mouse!!
yes!!!
I sometimes buy cans of chickpeas just for the water.
I make a vegan chocolate mousse with it that the whole family loves.
Aimee Lilian
Ewwww
Lois Noddin, this is interesting
I read an article recently about using it for all kinds of baked goods.
I make the best vegan cookies using it!!
Shannon Monahan, you mentioned you were on a chickpea kick. Here’s something you can make with the liquid in the can!
I want to try making Vegan mayonaise with aquafaba.
I’ve used it to make meringue. Divine!
Lauren Call Jes Knox
Yes! Sooo awesome
Ariana McKinnon
Brian Hetherington !
Catherine Melia Terry
Ashley Rodriguez
Liz
Matty Morrin
Sarah Fazio.
Craig Goodman
Courtney Stewart did you know this?? I saw Aquafaba in a recipe and had no idea what it was!
I did! I keep wanting to make mousse or meringue but I get lazy and don’t haha
Roxanne
So many recipes call for it!
I save it in tupperwares in the fridge, gold!!!
Annette Petruccelli
Julie Beal
Yes! I’m in a few Aquafaba groups. I think I’ve only done whipped cream so far, but it’s a start!
Yes! Learned about it from one of the recipe blogs, I have not tried making anything with it yet though! Thanks Stace! I think she was making meringue out of it. More proof that plants have everything we need! ????
They definitely do!
Nora Selja Perez
Laura Lupo Madden
Laurie Harry
They are in on the conspiracy as well!
Nicole Santos
Kelli Peters I know you told me this already, but thought I would tag you!
I have never tried to make a meringue though! Just used it for egg in cookie recipe. Thanks!
Michelle!!!