Fistkieh /Sticky Peanut Bars
Description
A vegan snack with no added oil or hydrogenated fats. Fistkieh bars are simply made with raw, shelled toasted peanuts and sugar syrup that binds the nuts together.
Ingredients
- 5 1/4 cups ready unsalted peanuts shelled and toasted
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Grease a 35×27 cm / 14x 10.5 inches baking sheet with a cooking spray or lightly grease with some oil.
- Place the sugar, water and lemon juice in a large pot, stir and bring to a boil! Reduce heat to very low and simmer (uncovered) for 10 minutes. Once you reach 245 ° to 250° F / 218 / 121 °C or the firm ball stage, remove from heat and directly add the baking soda; stir well. You will notice that the syrup will foam up a bit. Add the peanuts and stir well. Be fast to spread the fistkieh in the pan and level it with a metal spatula. Allow to cool down completely and cut into medium sized squares. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storage: Fistkieh can survive up to a week when kept in suitable storage. But beware, humidity and moisture are its enemies, so keep it as airtight as possible.
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