Chaozhou Peanut Candy (Dou Fang)
A traditional Chaozhou sweet snack combining peanuts and maltose syrup into crunchy squares, bursting with nutty aroma and sweetness.
Ingredients
5 items- Peanuts 200g
- White sesame seeds 50g
- White sugar 100g
- Maltose syrup 100g
- Cooking oil as needed
Nutrition
Steps （5 steps）
Dry-roast peanuts in a wok over low heat for 8-10 minutes until slightly charred and crunchy; remove skins. Roast sesame seeds until golden.
Put sugar and maltose in a pan with 30ml water, heat over low while stirring until melted and bubbly, to about 135°C (thread stage).
Immediately add roasted peanuts and sesame into syrup, stir quickly to coat evenly.
Transfer mixture into a greased square mold, press firmly and flatten to 1.5 cm thickness. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top.
Let cool slightly, then cut into small squares (2x2 cm) while still warm. Cool completely for crispiness.
Tips
Keep the heat low when boiling syrup and stir constantly to avoid burning. Cut when warm to prevent breaking. Grease the mold well.
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