Brazilian recipe
Microwave pé de moleque peanut brittle (Pé de moleque)
A quick Brazilian peanut sweet made in the microwave with raw peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and bicarbonate of soda.
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Ingredients
2 tea cups sugar
3 tea cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tea cup corn syrup
3 tea cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tea cup corn syrup
Where to find ingredients
In Zambia, peanuts, sugar and bicarbonate of soda are common in supermarkets and markets. Corn syrup is best for the original texture; glucose syrup is only a substitute if needed.
Preparation method
- Start by mixing the peanuts, sugar and corn syrup in a deep microwave-safe bowl
- Microwave the mixture on high power for 10 minutes, remembering to pause a few times to stir well and ensure even cooking
- As soon as you remove the bowl from the appliance, add the bicarbonate of soda and stir quickly so it is fully incorporated into the mixture
- Immediately spread the syrup on a stone worktop or cold surface previously greased with a little margarine
- Let the sweet rest until completely cool, then break it into smaller pieces to serve
Observations
This microwave pé de moleque is a practical way to make a crunchy traditional Brazilian peanut sweet without spending a long time at the stove.
The method is direct and fast: cook the peanuts with sugar and corn syrup, then stir in bicarbonate of soda and spread the mixture to cool before breaking it into pieces.
The method is direct and fast: cook the peanuts with sugar and corn syrup, then stir in bicarbonate of soda and spread the mixture to cool before breaking it into pieces.
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