Today I am going to teach you how to make nkate cake in Ghana. Nkate cake also known as groundnut cake is a popular snack in Ghana which can be taken alone or combined with a soft drink.
Growing up, it used to be one of my favorite snacks until sobolo and lamugine took over. It is mainly prepared with groundnut or peanuts. It comes with a great taste and and rich in nutrients. Stay with me as I take you through this easy Nkate cake recipe.
Special equipment needed needed
- Rolling pin
- Kitchen knife
- Blender/Earthenware
Ingredients
To make a perfect nkate cake, you need the following ingredients.
- 1 cup roasted groundnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon oil
Tips
- Prepare the cake over low heat to prevent it from burning.
- Do not wait for the nkate cake to completely cook before cutting.
Steps to make groundnut cake
- Peel and partially crush peanut/groundnut.
- Pour oil in a saucepan under medium heat and add sugar.
- Gently stir until the sugar melts, thickens and turns brown.
- Pour in the groundnuts and stir until well combined.
- Grease a flat surface with little oil then pour peanut brittle on top.
- Using a rolling pin, roll brittle into flat, rectangular shape.
- Cut into desired pieces and store in an air tight container.
Best Nkate Cake Recipe
Equipment
- knife
- Rolling Pin
- blender
- Earthenware bowl
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted groundnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Peel groundnuts and pour into a bowl.
- Crush them halfway either in a blender or earthenware bowl.
- Pour some oil into a saucepan on fire and add sugar.
- Stir the sugar with the oil till the sugar melts and turns brown.
- Add groundnuts to mixture and stir till it mixes well.
- Get a flat tray or chopping board and smear oil on it.
- Pour groundnut mixture onto the tray or chopping board, and use arolling pin to make a flat design.
- Afterwards, cut the cake into smaller pieces as you want it and keep itin a covered container, away from air.
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