Brazilian recipe
Microwave Sugared Peanuts (Amendoim torrado doce de microondas)
A convenient and quick way to make sweet, crunchy peanuts, prepared entirely in your microwave.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons chocolate drink powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons chocolate drink powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw peanuts and pantry staples at local markets or general grocery stores in the baking or snack aisles. For the chocolate drink powder, any standard cocoa-based drink mix works well as a substitute for the Brazilian style.
Preparation method
- Place the peanuts in a microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes to lightly toast them.
- Add the sugar to the bowl.
- Add the chocolate drink powder.
- Add the baking powder.
- Pour in the water.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly within the bowl.
- Microwave on high for a total of 9 to 12 minutes.
- Stop the cooking process every 3 minutes to stir the mixture and ensure the sugar glaze coats all the peanuts evenly.
Observations
These sugar-coated peanuts are a classic snack and incredibly simple to prepare. The key to success is adhering to the stirring intervals, which ensures the sugar caramelizes evenly and coats every single peanut perfectly.
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