Brazilian recipe
Microwave Candied Peanuts (Amendoim torrado doce de microondas)
A quick and effortless recipe for sweet, crunchy peanuts, prepared entirely in the microwave.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp chocolate drink powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp chocolate drink powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw peanuts and baking supplies in the baking aisle or bulk dry goods section of local supermarkets like Massy Stores or Popular Discounts. For chocolate drink powder, look in the breakfast and beverage aisle.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts in a large, heat-resistant glass bowl suitable for microwave use.
- Microwave on high power for 3 minutes to lightly toast the nuts.
- Stir in the granulated sugar.
- Add the chocolate drink powder.
- Mix in the baking powder.
- Pour in the water.
- Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Return to the microwave and cook on high power for 9 to 12 minutes.
- Stop the microwave every 3 minutes to stir the mixture well, ensuring the sugar syrup coats all the peanuts evenly.
Observations
These candied peanuts are a classic treat and couldn't be simpler to whip up. The real trick to achieving that perfect, even coating is to diligently pause the microwave to stir, ensuring the sugar caramelizes uniformly across every single peanut.
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