Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts)
A proper starter built around unsalted peanuts, sugar and water — roughly 35 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 3 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and saucepan. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook until syrup has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- Spread peanuts in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt.
- Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until dry and lightly browned. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
You'll use: Oven · Saucepan · Pan
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Tips & common questions
How long does Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts) take to make?
About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 4 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts) vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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