The macaroni of San Juan or macarrons of Sant Joan are a traditional dish of Ibiza and Formentera ideal to try the eve of San Juan as a dessert , because despite its name it is a sweet recipe, not only exquisite, but also very easy to make. .
Although it is very similar to the rice pudding recipe, it is necessary to try this dessert that has its own personality. It is cooked with a pasta that is sold in the area, which can be replaced by some similar pasta that we find in any market.
The macaroni that are used is not the cylinders known as macaroni but a flat pasta with curled edges . Generally, we find it in the form of long ribbons, although it is also possible to use homemade pasta.
Ingredients:
preparation:
- In a saucepan, pour the milk and add the lemon peels and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to the fire and cook until it boils, add the San Juan macaroni and lower the heat.
- Boil until the pasta is done , slightly softened, like in a broth.
- Remove the rice skins and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve hot in portions and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Substitutes for San Juan macaroni
It is not easy to find a perfect substitute for San Juan macaroni, so the ideal is to buy them in specialized stores . Currently, there are some online stores where you can buy them in advance to prepare this special recipe.
The difficulty in finding a compatible pasta is that pasta not only vary in shape, but also in taste . The different brands use different ingredients, proportions and flavorings that greatly change the taste of the original pasta.
In Spain we can find some durum wheat semolina pasta, in the form of ribbons , which go very well as substitutes for San Juan macaroni. Ideally, the noodle should not be too thick and when cooked, have the consistency of the original recipe.
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