Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts)
Paracuca
Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts) from Angola.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Paracuca.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 55 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts) is listed as starter from Angola. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
4 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Unsalted peanuts1.2 l
- Sugar237 ml
- Water237 ml
- Salt1.2 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook until syrup has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 2
Spread peanuts in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt.
Step 3
Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until dry and lightly browned. Cool completely.
35 min
Step 4
Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 202 kcal
- Protein
- 0.3 g
- Carbs
- 51.5 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 51.2 g
- Sodium
- 116516 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Peanuts
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
- No structured substitutions for this dish yet.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts) take?
55 min all in — 10 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Peanuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
How much sugar?
1 cup of Sugar.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.