Doce de Ginguba

Name: Doce de Ginguba
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Angolan
Ingredients: 2 cups roasted peanuts, skins removed; 1.5 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Doce de Ginguba (DOH-seh deh jin-GOO-bah)

Peanut Candy

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 230 kcal

Roasted peanuts caramelized in sugar syrup until shatteringly crispy, shaped into bite-sized pieces. A beloved Angolan street snack and sweet treat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 7.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

heavy saucepan baking tray parchment paper

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate or paper cone

Garnishes: none

Accompaniments: coffee, tea

Ingredients

2 cups roasted peanuts, skins removed
1.5 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Line a baking tray with oiled parchment paper.
2
Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat. Bring to a boil without stirring.
3
Cook until syrup reaches a deep amber color, about 8-10 minutes.
4
Quickly stir in peanuts, vanilla, and salt. Mix until all peanuts are coated.
5
Pour onto the prepared tray and spread quickly with a spoon.
6
Let cool completely until hardened. Break into bite-sized pieces.

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Did You Know?

Street vendors in Luanda sell doce de ginguba in paper cones, and the smell of caramelizing peanuts drifts through every market.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy saucepan
baking tray
parchment paper

Garnishing

none

Accompaniments

coffee, tea

The Story Behind Doce de Ginguba

Doce de ginguba is one of Angola's most popular confections, found in markets, street stalls, and home kitchens across the country. Peanuts, called ginguba in Kimbundu, have been cultivated in Angola for centuries and became a cornerstone of both savory and sweet cooking. This simple candy requires no special equipment, making it accessible to cooks at every economic level.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, street food, after meals 📜 Origins: Traditional Angolan sweet

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