Handmade Peanut Brittle: Chewy, Toasted Perfection

Oct 28, 2021

People say you need to try this to understand. When you get peanut brittle made with peanuts that are roasted just right, the result is soft, but with a chew that just barely resists your bite, before collapsing into a burst of sweet, toasted nutty flavors.

People say you need to try this to understand. When you get peanut brittle made with peanuts that are roasted just right, the result is soft, but with a chew that just barely resists your bite, before collapsing into a burst of sweet, toasted nutty flavors.

Peanut brittle is a classic Chaozhou candy enjoyed by people of all ages. Here in the town of Yuen Long, Hong Kong, we popped by a family-owned shop that still makes this sweet and fragrant snack by hand.

This is the first episode of our series about established mom-and-pop eateries in China, Hong Kong edition. In the next episode, we visit a stall in Tai Po known for its chicken feet. Stay tuned!

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