Brazilian recipe
Peanut Cajuzinhos (Cajuzinhos de amendoim)
Peanut cajuzinho is a classic Brazilian sweet, known for its bold flavour and easy preparation.
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Ingredients
1 kg raw peanuts
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp breadcrumbs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp breadcrumbs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
Where to find ingredients
Look for raw peanuts, breadcrumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and eggs in the staples, baking, and dairy sections of local supermarkets, kirana stores, and wholesale grain markets. If needed, you can use fine breadcrumbs as a substitute for farinha de rosca.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts in a microwave-safe container
- Microwave for 12 minutes on high power to roast
- Process or blend the peanuts until you get a fine flour
- Transfer the ground peanuts to a bowl
- Add the egg yolk
- Add the milk
- Add the sugar
- Add the breadcrumbs
- Add the cocoa powder
- Mix everything until the dough is smooth and even
- Microwave for 4 minutes on high power until the mixture is ready to shape
Observations
This recipe uses the microwave to speed up both the roasting step and the cooking of the mixture, giving you a simple, tasty sweet in less time.
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