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Kashata (Coconut and Peanut Brittle)

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DessertsTanzanian⏱ 25 minServes 12EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarian
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A Forkwise original recipe, written by Forkwise. Not yet kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts

…and 2 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • Pinch of salt

Method

  1. Line a tray with baking paper.
  2. Heat the sugar and water in a heavy pan, swirling, until the sugar melts and turns pale golden.
  3. Quickly stir in the coconut, peanuts, cardamom and salt until coated.
  4. Tip onto the tray, press flat with an oiled spoon and cut into squares while still warm. Leave to set.

Gluten-free check: Hot sugar burns – keep children well away.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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