Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
Egg Lamprey is a festive piece of conventual sweets, more related to presentation than to everyday life.
Egg threads and egg yolk sweet are patiently shaped to form a striking dessert on special tables.
Ingredients
- 500 g of egg threads
- 300 g of egg sweet
- 150 g of ground almonds
- Sugar syrup to bind
- Cinnamon
- Crystalized fruits or almonds for decoration
Preparation method
- Prepare a firm base with egg sweet and almonds.
- Shape the base into an elongated form.
- Cover with egg threads, carefully adjusting the shape.
- Use a small amount of syrup to secure.
- Decorate with almonds or crystalized fruits.
- Refrigerate before serving in small slices.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Use well-drained egg threads.
- The base needs to be firm before assembly.
- Presentation is an important part of the recipe.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Ready-made egg threads make execution easier.
- Almond flour can replace ground almonds.
Pairing
Black tea or Portuguese sparkling wine. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
Editorial note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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