Brazilian recipe
Microwave Peanut Brittle (Pé de moleque)
A fast homemade peanut sweet made in the microwave, with a crunchy bite and a simple caramel-style finish.
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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
3 cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 cup corn syrup
3 cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 cup corn syrup
Where to find ingredients
Buy raw peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and bicarbonate of soda from supermarkets, trade stores or market stalls; use a deep microwave-safe bowl and a cool greased surface for setting.
Preparation method
- Start by mixing the peanuts, sugar and corn syrup in a deep microwave-safe bowl
- Put the mixture in the microwave on high power for 10 minutes, pausing a few times to stir well so it cooks evenly
- As soon as you remove the bowl from the appliance, add the bicarbonate of soda and stir quickly so it is fully worked into the mixture
- Immediately spread the syrup onto a stone benchtop or cold surface that has been lightly greased with margarine
- Leave the sweet to rest until completely cool, then break it into smaller pieces to serve
Observations
This is a practical answer when you want a traditional crunchy sweet without spending a long time at the stove. The method is straightforward and gives a delicious result.
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