🇸🇩 Sudanese Cuisine

Agashe

Sudanese Peanut Butter Balls

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 12
Difficulty Easy
Calories 187 kcal

Sweet, dense balls made from roasted ground peanuts, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon. These beloved Sudanese confections are a popular snack and dessert enjoyed across the country.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind roasted peanuts in a food processor until they form a thick, slightly oily paste. Do not over-process to keep some texture.
  2. 2 Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt to the peanut paste. Mix until evenly combined into a moldable dough.
  3. 3 If the mixture is too dry to hold together, add water one tablespoon at a time until it binds when pressed firmly.
  4. 4 Pinch off small portions and roll between your palms into smooth balls about three centimeters in diameter.
  5. 5 Place finished balls on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for thirty minutes to firm up and set their shape.
  6. 6 Serve at room temperature as a snack or dessert. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Did You Know?

Agashe is one of the first sweets Sudanese children learn to make, often helping their mothers roll the little balls as a fun kitchen activity.