Brazilian recipe
Microwave Sugared Peanuts (Amendoim torrado doce de microondas)
A quick and crunchy homemade snack, these sweet-coated peanuts are perfectly toasted and caramelised entirely in the microwave.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
2 teaspoons drinking chocolate powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
2 teaspoons drinking chocolate powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw peanuts in the baking or health food aisle of major supermarkets like Woolworths or Coles. Drinking chocolate powder is available in the tea and coffee aisle; if unavailable, a standard cocoa powder mixed with a little extra sugar serves as a close substitute.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts into a large microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on high power for 3 minutes to lightly toast the nuts.
- Add the caster sugar into the bowl.
- Stir in the drinking chocolate powder.
- Add the baking powder to the mixture.
- Pour in the water.
- Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until the peanuts are well-coated.
- Return to the microwave and cook on high for a total of 9 to 12 minutes.
- Pause the microwave every 3 minutes to stir the mixture, ensuring the sugar syrup coats the peanuts evenly as it thickens.
Observations
These microwave sweet peanuts are a classic treat and incredibly simple to whip up. The secret to achieving that perfect, crunchy finish lies in the brief intervals where you stop to stir, ensuring the sugar caramelises evenly across every single peanut.
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