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Processing
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Peanut candy is one of the easy-to-make and delicious candies at home. If you are looking for delicious candies to display on the offerings during the Tet holiday, don’t miss out on peanut candy with just a non-stick pan. Let’s cook with TasteVN to check out the recipe right away.
Ingredients for Peanut Candy (peanut jam) For 200gr
Peanuts 200 gr (peanuts) Granulated sugar 150 gr Cornstarch 50 gr Vanilla 1 tube (optional) Salt 1 tablespoon
Tips for choosing fresh and delicious peanuts and avoiding pests
- Observe the outer shell: Choose peanuts with a bright color, evenly sized, without mold, and avoid those that are discolored or have small holes, as these may be signs of pest infiltration.
- Check the smell: Fresh peanuts will have a light natural aroma similar to peanut oil, with no musty or strange odors, which are usually caused by mold or insects.
- Feel for quality: When picked up, the peanuts should feel solid, plump, and not unusually light or shriveled. If the peanuts are easily crushed or feel hollow, they may be infested or dried out.
- Prefer buying from reputable places: Choose peanuts from stores, supermarkets, or markets that ensure quality, and avoid purchasing peanuts of unclear origin to minimize the risk of encountering low-quality products.
- This Carez pan has a diameter of 24 cm with a premium non-stick coating that makes it easy to stir peanut jam, reduces sticking and burning, and ensures hygiene and safety during use.
- The durable aluminum material conducts heat quickly and retains heat well, helping you fry and sauté food evenly, saving cooking time.
How to make Peanut Jam (Mứt lạc)
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Roasting peanuts
First, you will place a pan on the stove. When the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of salt, then pour in the peanuts to roast on low heat. You need to stir continuously so that the peanuts are evenly golden and not burnt.
When you see the outer shell of the peanuts turn a shiny yellow, crispy, and fragrant, you should transfer them to a basket and strain to remove the salt.
Tip: This peanut jam will use peanuts with their crispy golden shells, so when roasting, be sure to stir gently to avoid peeling off the shells.
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Roasted Peanuts
You rinse the pan used to roast the peanuts to remove the salt layer on top, then place the pan on the stove and heat it to dry. Next, add sugar and 150ml of water, cooking until the sugar dissolves.
Once the sugar is fully dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the roasted peanuts to the pan, stirring well to coat the peanuts with the sugar. Continue to roast until you see the syrup thickening slightly, then slowly sprinkle in the cornstarch, stirring evenly with a spatula.
Stir until the syrup dries out and a layer of white sugar coats the peanuts. Continue roasting until the peanuts are dry and slightly separated, then turn off the heat and immediately transfer the peanuts to a metal strainer to cool and prevent them from sticking together.
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Final Product
This peanut candy not only has simple ingredients but the preparation is also very quick. With just a few basic steps, you can have a plate of sweet and crispy peanut candy with a rich and nutty flavor inside. This dish is perfect for snacking alongside tea.
Hopefully, the steps for making peanut jam that TasteVN mentioned above will help you learn another way to prepare a delicious and easy-to-make jam at home for the Tet holiday or for everyday snacking. Wish you success with this snack.
