Brazilian recipe
Peanut Cajuzinhos (Cajuzinhos de amendoim)
Cajuzinho de amendoim is a quintessential Brazilian party sweet, treasured for its deep, roasted peanut profile and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
1 kg raw peanuts
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tbsp caster sugar
5 tbsp breadcrumbs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tbsp caster sugar
5 tbsp breadcrumbs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw, skin-on peanuts in the baking or bulk health food aisles of local supermarkets like Woolworths or Coles. Use standard Australian pantry staples for the cocoa, breadcrumbs, and sugar. If preferred, unsalted roasted peanuts can be used as a shortcut, skipping the initial roasting step.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts into a microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave on high for 12 minutes to roast the peanuts.
- Pulse the roasted peanuts in a food processor until you reach a fine crumb consistency.
- Transfer the ground peanuts to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg yolk to the bowl.
- Pour in the milk.
- Add the caster sugar.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs.
- Add the cocoa powder.
- Mix all the components thoroughly until a smooth, uniform dough is formed.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes to achieve the proper consistency for shaping into balls.
Observations
This recipe streamlines the process by utilising the microwave for both toasting the nuts and setting the dough, making it a highly efficient way to prepare these iconic treats at home.
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