Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, from September 15 to October 15 Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. 2021 was especially significant because it was the 200th anniversary of Costa Rican Independence from Spain. Here are a few traditional & unique Latin American recipes you may want to add to your menu:
Sometimes you just want something sweet & crunchy, and you want it quick! This quick Peanut & Coconut Brittle is the answer to those cravings. It's crisp, and sweet with just the right amount of crunchiness and the addition of coconut gives it a subtle tropical flavor. Here's my recipe for a quick and easy Indian style Peanut Brittle.
Here is my version of this recipe:
Peanut Brittle - Peanut Chikki
Emily (Cooking for Kishore)
This is a great quick sweet to make, it's crisp, and sweet with just the right amount of crunchiness and the addition of coconut gives it a subtle tropical flavor!
Ingredients
3/4 cup Sugar
1 cup Roasted Peanuts
2 Tbsp Dried Sweetened Coconut Flakes
Sea Salted Ghee
Candy thermometer
Instructions
Grease a flat baking sheet and a rolling pin.
Melt sugar in a saucepan, making sure not to stir. As soon as sugar melts, reaching 234F (one-string or thread consistency), add the peanuts and coconut, stir quickly and pour onto greased prepared sheet.
Roll out flat with rolling pin while mixture is still hot.
Allow to cool and break into pieces. Store in clean glass container for up to a week. Enjoy!
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