Doce de ginguba

Name: Doce de ginguba
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Angola
Ingredients: 300 g unsalted roasted peanuts; 250 g sugar; 80 ml water; 10 g unsalted butter

This doce de ginguba combines peanuts and caramel. It is presented in small portions and requires careful handling of hot sugar.

Ingredients

300 g unsalted roasted peanuts
250 g sugar
80 ml water
10 g unsalted butter

Preparation

Prepare a lined baking sheet and keep children away from the hot caramel. Weigh all ingredients before heating.

Melt the sugar with the water over moderate heat without splashing. Cook until an amber color, stirring continuously.

Remove from heat, carefully add the butter then the peanuts. Mix with a heat-resistant utensil.

Spread on the baking sheet without touching with your fingers. Let cool for about 30 minutes then break or cut into 16 portions. The caramel remains very hot long after being removed from the heat.