MISD HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Learn how to make Espumilla, a traditional Ecuadorian dessert!

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar is often less expensive.

fruit puree

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit offers better nutrition while canned fruit is budget-friendly.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Agar-agar is plant-based while cornstarch is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice has similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Prepare guava by cutting and pureeing the fruit, then strain it to remove seeds.

Dissolve sugar in water and heat it up.

Add the guava puree to the whipped egg whites and mix gently.

Combine the sugar mixture with the egg whites and guava puree.

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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