Brazilian recipe
Classic Brazilian Peanut Cajuzinho
Cajuzinho is a beloved Brazilian treat, famous for its distinct nutty flavour and how easy it is to whip up for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1 kg raw peanuts
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Where to find ingredients
Raw peanuts are best sourced from local markets or the bulk bins at your neighbourhood grocery store; look for unsalted, raw options. Breadcrumbs can be found in the baking or staples aisle of any major supermarket, or you can dry out day-old bread and blitz it yourself. Cocoa powder is widely available in the baking section. If you can't find raw peanuts, seek out unsalted roasted peanuts, though you'll need to skip the initial 12-minute roasting step in the microwave.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts in a bowl suitable for microwave use
- Microwave on high for 12 minutes to roast them
- Blitz or pulse the peanuts in a food processor until they turn into a fine meal
- Tip the ground peanuts into a mixing bowl
- Stir in the egg yolk
- Pour in the milk
- Add the sugar
- Mix in the breadcrumbs
- Add the cocoa powder
- Combine all the ingredients until you have a smooth, consistent dough
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes to firm it up so it is ready to be rolled into shapes
Observations
This recipe uses the microwave to speed up the roasting of the peanuts and the cooking of the dough, giving you a quick, fuss-free, and delicious sweet to share.
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