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Five-spice Peanuts
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Five-spice Peanuts

5 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

389
Calories
10g
Protein
27g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Syrup not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted peanuts, without skins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions

1

Line a baking sheet with foil or wax paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

2

In a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the five-spice powder. Bring to a boil. Let boil for several minutes without stirring. When it reaches the "soft ball" stage remove from the heat. Stir in the peanuts.

3

Spread the mixture out on the sheet. Let stand until it has hardened.

4

Break into pieces. Store in a sealed cannister.

5

Category:American Chinese Recipes

6

Category:American Chinese Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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