Perfect for giving as a gift, serving after meals, or simply satisfying a craving for a real sweet treat, homemade nougat is easy to make and gives you a nostalgic taste of an old sweet shop.
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Made with just a few ingredients, the secret is in the consistency of the syrup and the light texture of the egg whites, a combination that creates a consistent, smooth and airy sweetness.
Check out the complete step-by-step guide:
ingredients
- 1 cup (tea) sugar
- A quarter cup (tea) of water
- 1/2 cup (tea) honey
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup roasted, skinless peanuts (140 g)
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To start cooking, start with simple recipes, read the recipe carefully and follow the step-by-step instructions.
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Maintain organization in the kitchen, using basic tools and making sure knives are sharp.
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You should also heat pans and ovens, use low heat to avoid burning food, and pay attention to signs of food such as smell and color.
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Separate and measure all ingredients before lighting the fire. This prevents you from wasting time searching for something in the middle of preparation
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For beginners, low or medium heat is ideal because it gives more time to react and prevents the food from burning.
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Naturally, the first attempts are not perfect. Cooking is a learning process
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Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix sugar, water and honey before boiling.
- Cook over medium heat without stirring until the syrup begins to thicken (about 3 minutes).
- When the syrup reaches hard candy point, and hardens quickly as it cools, turn off the heat.
- Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff.
- Add the hot syrup in a stream, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Stir slightly with a spoon and beat again for another 2 minutes, until the mixture becomes thick, shiny and sticky.
- Add roasted peanuts and mix well.
- Cover a plate with plastic wrap, grease it with a little oil, and sprinkle a little cornstarch.
- Pour the nougat over the dish, sprinkle more starch on top and cover it with plastic wrap.
- Press to level, forming an even square.
- Place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour until it solidifies.
- We take it out, cut it into small discs, and serve it.
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