Cookbook:Nigerian Peanut Brittle (Nkate Cake)

Nigerian peanut brittle, sometimes known as peanut candy, is a crunchy sugar sweet studded with crushed peanuts. It is a favorite food in the north of the country, particularly among Hausas.

Ingredients

 * Peanuts
 * 1 cup water
 * Sugar

Equipment

 * Rolling pin
 * Knife
 * Saucepan

Procedure

 * 1) Place the peanuts on a flat surface, and use a rolling pin to crush them into medium-sized chunks.
 * 2) Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and cook the syrup until it has caramelized.
 * 3) Stir the nuts into the hot caramel, and immediately spread the mixture onto a greased, heat-safe surface. Use a greased knife to cut the mixture into bars while still warm or cool completely and break into pieces.
 * 4) Keep any leftovers in an airtight container.