Ispahan macaron

Directions

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   Let's make the macaron shell first.
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   Sieve almond powder and icing sugar, mix them together in mixing bowl.
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   Beat the egg white gently, then add in white sugar.
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   Meanwhile, add in food colouring.
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   Using a hand mixer, beat the egg white until peaks are formed.
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   When the egg white is ready, fold in almond sugar mixture using a spatula.
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   Fold until the mixture is smooth.
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   To check the consistency of the batter, leave up the spatula from the batter and it should fall off like ribbon.
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   Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag, pipe the mixture into 6 7.5cm diameter circles on a non-stick baking paper.
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    Tap the baking tray twice to remove air bubbles of the batter.
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    Now wait at least 30min in room temperature to let the mixture dry out.
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    Preheat the oven to 190C.
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    When the mixture is complete dried, (you can test by gently touching the surface of the macaron.
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    The mixture should not stick on your hand once it's ready.)
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    you can now put in the oven for 13-15 min.
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    When the macarons are done, cool them on the rack with the baking paper until they are completely cooled.
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    Remove them carefully and set aside.
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    Now, let's work on the Ganache.
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    Melt the Chocolate with butter, mix well.
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    After that, slowly add in whipping cream and mix well.
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    Then add in rose water to taste.
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    Transfer the ganache into a pastry bag, pipe the ganache at the centre of a macaron shell only, then put 6-7 raspberries surrounding the macaron and 1 at the centre of the macaron.
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    Cover the centre of the macaron with generous amount of Ganache and cover it with another macaron.
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    Do the same for rest of the macaron.
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    Top with small amount of Ganache, 1 raspberry and icing sugar to finish.