Brazilian recipe
Microwave Glazed Peanuts (Amendoim torrado doce de microondas)
A quick and incredibly simple recipe for sweet, crunchy peanuts made entirely in the microwave.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp chocolate drink powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp chocolate drink powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
Where to find ingredients
Raw peanuts can be found in the nuts and seeds aisle or bulk bins at supermarkets and local markets. Baking powder and chocolate drink powder are available in the baking and breakfast aisles, respectively.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts in a large microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave on high power for 3 minutes to lightly toast the peanuts.
- Add the sugar to the bowl.
- Mix in the chocolate drink powder.
- Stir in the baking powder.
- Pour in the water.
- Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in the bowl until the mixture is uniform.
- Microwave on high power for a total of 9 to 12 minutes.
- Stop the microwave every 3 minutes to stir the mixture well, ensuring the sugar syrup coats all the peanuts evenly.
Observations
These glazed peanuts are a classic snack and remarkably easy to whip up. The key to success lies in pausing the cooking process to give the mixture a thorough stir, ensuring each peanut is evenly coated in a perfectly caramelized sugar shell.
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