Snack
Nkate Cake (Peanut Brittle)

Nkate Cake (Peanut Brittle)

Ghana

30Minutes
MediumLevel
8Serves
8Steps
About

A crunchy Ghanaian peanut brittle of roasted groundnuts set in caramelised sugar, sold in slabs by roadside vendors across the country.

Equipment
  • Heavy pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Greased tray or board
  • Knife
Ingredients
Roasted, skinned peanuts (groundnuts)2 cups
Sugar1 cup
Pinch of salt1 pinch
Oil or butter (to grease)1 tsp

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