20 vegan aquafaba recipes (2024)

FAQs

How much aquafaba for 5 eggs? ›

The liquid is the aquafaba. See individual recipes for how to use the aquafaba, but general guidelines are 3 tablespoons of aquafaba per egg, or 1 tablespoon of aquafaba for 1 egg white.

You forgot to add cream of tartar.

A 1/4 teaspoon or so of cream of tartar added to the aquafaba before you start whipping helps the liquid foam and fluff up to make for easier whipping and a more stabilized end result.

My next tip is to throw in some cream of tartar, which causes the aquafaba to whip up much easier, faster, and makes the peaks firmer. See it at work in this VIDEO!

The Formula

Three tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one whole egg, while two tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg white. Keep in mind that a can of chickpeas yields about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of this liquid, so about eight to 12 tablespoons.

The general recommendation for egg replacement in Chebe recipes: 75g aquafaba (6 Tbsp) = 2 large eggs. Many of the Chēbē recipes on these pages that ask for eggs can be modified to use 3 Tbsp for each egg requested.

Pour the aquafaba into a mixing bowl, add the lemon juice, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and mix with an electric hand mixer for 10 minutes until it forms peaks. It's best to set a timer for this as you can't overmix the aquafaba, but you might very well undermix it.

The longer you whisk for, the thicker the mixture will be. To create soft peaks that leave a slight trail, we recommend whisking for 2-3 minutes. For completely stiff peaks, you should whisk for 4 minutes on a high speed. The Aquafaba has a sweet and slightly beany smell.

Aquafaba will freeze well for about 3 months. You will need to defrost the Aquafaba overnight in the refrigerator before using. Always smell your Aquafaba before using it. It will smell like spoiled beans (not pleasant) if it is no longer good.

Aquafaba Drawbacks

Needless to say, bean water is saturated with oligosaccharides. Saponins, the part of aquafaba that is responsible for the egg white-like texture and foaming, are a toxic steroid derivatives that disrupt red blood cells. They may even contribute to development of leaky gut by damaging the gut wall.

Does cream of tartar work with aquafaba? ›

Often used with egg whites as well, cream of tartar acts as a stabilizing ingredient that improves the structure of the whipped aquafaba. Aquafaba whipped with cream of tartar takes less time to reach stiff peaks. And aquafaba whipped without cream of tartar will also deflate much more quickly.

There are other vegan egg substitutes that you can try if aquafaba isn't suitable for your recipe, such as flaxseed, chia seed, banana, and even avocado!

Aquafaba is generally tolerated even by people who have digestive issues with beans, although it's best to start by experimenting with small amounts. For example if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and don't tolerate legumes well, it's possible that the water from those vegetables might also cause problems.

Egg gives moisture and texture to the rice, changing a potentially plain and dry grain into a richly flavoured bowl of yum! After many trials to find a good vegan egg replacement, I decided aquafaba was the best substitute. It coats the rice perfectly, helping it to catch and caramelise.

How much milk do you put in scrambled eggs? Adding milk or plain water to scrambled eggs is an optional step that affects the texture of your finished dish. For creamy scrambled eggs, you'll add up to 1 tablespoon of milk for every egg. For fluffy scrambled eggs, you'll add up to 1 tablespoon of water for every egg.

Liquid eggs can be used in place of whole eggs in almost any recipe. The conversion is 3-4 tablespoons to 1 whole egg. Each two-pound carton is the equivalent of about 1.5 dozen eggs.

Water level 3cm/1" – Fill the saucepan with enough water so it will cover the eggs by 3cm / 1" or more. Boil first then add eggs – Bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower fridge-cold eggs into the water. Start the timer once all the eggs are in.

Aquafaba is mainly made from chickpea water. Because of its clear color, it most closely resembles egg whites. However, aquafaba isn't only made from chickpeas. It can be made of liquid from any legume can or legume cooking process, such as white bean water and lentil water.