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Chinese Peanut Brittle (花生糖)

Crunchy, sweet and nutty, peanut sesame brittle is a delicious treat that can easily be made at home. Make this crowd favorite snack for holiday gifting or to serve at festivals such as Chinese New Year. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free}

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 150 g (1 cup) peanuts , unsalted
  • 50 g (1/3 cup) quinoa
  • 50 g (1/2 cup) sesame , roasted
  • 200 g (1 scant cup) sugar
  • 30 g (2 tablespoons) butter
  • 50 g (2 tablespoons) honey
  • 6 g (1 teaspoon) salt

Instructions

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  1. If using raw peanuts, roast the peanuts in the oven at 350° until fragrant and lightly golden, around 15 to 20 minutes. Shake the peanuts 1 to 2 times during roasting for even cooking. Skip this step if using roasted peanuts.
  2. While the peanuts are toasting, heat a heavy duty medium-sized pot (stainless steel or cast iron, footnote 1) over medium-high heat until hot. Add the quinoa. Stir constantly until quinoa pops and puffs up slightly, 1 minute or so. Remove from heat and immediately transfer the quinoa to a plate to prevent it from overcooking.
  3. Prepare a small sheet pan and place it on a heat-proof surface. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.
  4. Add butter, honey, sugar, and salt into a medium-sized saucepan. Stir frequently with rubber spatula over medium heat until mixture is bubbling and darkens to medium brown. At this point, stir in peanuts, puffed quinoa, and the sesame seeds all at once and mix to combine so everything is coated.
  5. Continue cooking another 2 to 5 minutes until the mixture reaches a dark amber color. It should register 300 to 310°F (148 to 154°C) on an instant thermometer.
  6. Immediately remove the pan from heat and pour the peanut mixture onto the lined sheet pan you prepared earlier. Place a piece of parchment over the mixture and use a rolling pin to roll out the mixture into a 1/2” (1-cm) thick piece while it’s still hot.
  7. Remove the top piece of parchment paper and let the brittle cool off completely. Then cut the brittle to your desired size.
  8. Serve the brittle as a snack or dessert. Once it has cooled completely, you can store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

Notes

  • You can heat up a stainless steel or cast iron pan directly without any oil. Do not use a nonstick pan because heating it without any ingredients in the pan might damage your pan.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51.1g (17%) Protein 9.3g (19%) Fat 20.7g (32%) Saturated Fat 4.8g (24%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 421mg (18%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 3.7g (15%) Sugar 40.1g (80%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 51.1g 17%
Protein 9.3g 19%
Fat 20.7g 32%
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Sugar 40.1g 80%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.