Brazilian recipe
Traditional Sweet Candied Peanuts (Amendoim doce)
Traditional sweet candied peanuts are a classic Brazilian snack made with raw peanuts, sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon for a crunchy, flavourful treat.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 dessertspoon baking powder
2 dessertspoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 dessertspoon baking powder
2 dessertspoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Where to find ingredients
Raw peanuts, sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and baking powder are easily found in the baking and pantry aisles of local Kenyan supermarkets such as Naivas, Quickmart, and Carrefour, as well as in open-air neighbourhood markets.
Preparation method
- Place all ingredients over heat in a large pot because the baking powder foams up a lot
- Stir with a wooden spoon until
- it comes away from the bottom of the pot
- Spread the peanut
- kernels on a baking tray and place in the oven to roast
- Sample them until
- they are done to your liking
Observations
Traditional sweet candied peanuts are a classic Brazilian recipe, perfect for anyone looking for a simple and tasty snack. Prepared with basic kitchen staples, this sugary peanut confection charms everyone with its distinct flavour and delightful crunch.
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