Brazilian recipe
Peanut Cajuzinhos (Cajuzinhos de amendoim)
Peanut cajuzinho is a classic Brazilian sweet, prized for its bold flavour and how easy it is to prepare.
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Ingredients
1 kg raw peanuts
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
8 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Where to find ingredients
Find raw peanuts, bread crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and eggs in the supermarket baking aisle; substitute plain breadcrumbs if needed.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts in a microwave-safe container
- Toast for 12 minutes on high power
- Process or blend the peanuts until they become a flour
- Transfer the ground peanuts to a bowl
- Add the egg yolk
- Add the milk
- Add the sugar
- Add the bread crumbs
- Add the cocoa powder
- Mix everything until the dough is smooth and homogeneous
- Microwave for 4 minutes on high power until ready to shape into balls
Observations
This recipe uses the microwave to speed up both the roasting and the cooking of the mixture, giving you a practical and delicious little sweet.
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