Brazilian recipe
Microwave Sugared Peanuts (Amendoim torrado doce de microondas)
A quick and effortless recipe for sweet, perfectly crunchy peanuts, made entirely in the microwave.
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Ingredients
500g raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
Where to find ingredients
You can find raw peanuts and pantry staples at most South African supermarkets like Woolworths, Pick n Pay, or Checkers. Check the baking or nuts and dried fruit aisles. If you cannot find cocoa powder, drinking chocolate is a common, albeit slightly sweeter, substitute.
Preparation method
- Place the raw peanuts in a heatproof glass bowl suitable for microwave use.
- Microwave on high power for 3 minutes to lightly toast the nuts.
- Add the sugar to the bowl.
- Mix in the cocoa powder.
- Add the baking powder.
- Pour in the water.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly in the bowl until well incorporated.
- Microwave on high power for a total time of 9 to 12 minutes.
- Stop the microwave every 3 minutes to stir the mixture, ensuring the syrup coats all the peanuts evenly.
Observations
These sugared peanuts are a classic, no-fuss snack. The secret to success lies in the intervals, which allow you to stir the mixture and ensure the sugar caramelizes evenly, coating every single peanut in a sweet, crispy shell.
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