Brazilian recipe
Microwave Sweet Roasted Peanuts (Amendoim torrado doce de microondas)
A fuss-free, speedy recipe for sweet peanuts that turn out perfectly crunchy, all prepared entirely in the microwave.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
2 tsp chocolate drink powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
2 tsp chocolate drink powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw peanuts and the remaining pantry staples at any major Irish supermarket in the baking or snacks aisle. If you cannot find chocolate drink powder, a high-quality cocoa powder is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Place the peanuts into a large, microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on high power for 3 minutes to lightly toast them.
- Add the sugar to the bowl.
- Stir in the chocolate drink powder.
- Add the baking powder.
- Pour in the water.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Microwave on high power for a total of 9 to 12 minutes.
- Pause the cooking every 3 minutes to stir the mixture well, ensuring the sugar syrup coats all the peanuts evenly.
Observations
These sweet peanuts are a classic, no-fuss treat. The trick to achieving that ideal crunch is to patiently pause for stirring throughout the process, ensuring the sugar caramelises evenly around every single nut.
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