Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle

　　　　A famous specialty snack from Chongqing with a long history

　　Benefits

　　　　Improves intelligence and nourishes the brain, enhances memory, aids forgetfulness, suitable for school-aged children, helps relieve constipation

　　Ingredients

　　　　Main ingredient: Raw peanuts (500g) 　　Seasoning: White sugar (500g)

　　Cooking Method

　　　　1. Remove moldy peanuts and other impurities. Roast the raw peanuts in clean sand until they turn ivory yellow, then sift out the sand and rub off the skins. 2. While roasting the peanuts, heat white sugar and water in a pot. When the sugar syrup reaches about 145°C (when a chopstick dipped in the syrup can draw threads), remove the pot from the heat. 3. Pour the hot sugar syrup over the roasted peanuts, quickly stir until the syrup evenly coats the peanuts and begins to set. Stop stirring, transfer the mixture to a sieve to cool and spread out. Separate any peanuts that stick together so they become individual pieces. Once cooled, they are ready to eat.

　　Taste Profile

　　　　Flavor: Sweet. The peanuts are coated with snow-like sugar crystals, resulting in a sweet, crispy texture with a rich peanut aroma.

　　Nutritional Information

　　　　Raw Peanuts: Peanuts are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, niacin, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and other nutrients. They help enhance memory, resist aging, stop bleeding, prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and reduce the risk of colon cancer. They have a neutral nature and sweet taste, and enter the spleen and lung meridians. They aid in invigorating the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, nourishing qi, soothing the throat, and relieving cough.

　　Dietary Restrictions

　　　　Raw Peanuts: Peanuts should not be eaten with cucumbers or crabs, as this may cause diarrhea. Peanuts should also not be eaten with muskmelons.