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Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts)
These paracuca are roasted peanuts coated in a sweet, slightly salty candy shell. The process starts on the stovetop, simmering the peanuts in a sugar and water syrup until the liquid evaporates and the sugar crystallizes around them. A quick bake in the oven then dries them out and gives them a light golden color. Once cooled, they're crunchy and snackable, and keep well in an airtight container.
31 minServes 4
Method
3 steps · 31 min total
- 01
Simmer Peanuts
In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then continue to cook until the syrup has evaporated, which usually takes about 10 minutes. The sugar will start to crystallize around the peanuts. - 02
Prepare for Roasting
Spread the peanuts in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle them with the salt evenly.
