Ginguba Torrada (Angolan Salted Roasted Peanuts)
Local name: Ginguba torrada
In short: Raw peanuts in their shells, soaked in salted water and roasted until crisp and fragrant, a classic street snack sold in paper cones. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Ginguba is the Angolan word for peanut, and ginguba torrada, roasted peanuts, is one of the country's favorite street snacks, sold in paper cones by vendors at markets, bus stops and beaches. Soaking the peanuts in salty water before roasting seasons them through the shell, so every nut tastes lightly salted. Roasted in their shells, they stay crisp and are fun to crack at the table.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Stir the salt into the warm water until it dissolves.
- Add the peanuts in their shells to the salted water and soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain the peanuts well and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the shells are dry and the peanuts smell toasty. Crack one open to check: the nut inside should be golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes, since the peanuts crisp as they cool, then serve in a bowl or in paper cones.
Tips
- To roast shelled peanuts, skip the soak, toss them with 1 teaspoon of salt and roast for 12 to 15 minutes at 170°C (340°F).
- For ginguba cozida, boil the unshelled peanuts in very salty water for 45 minutes. They are soft and juicy, and the opposite of crisp.
Questions and answers
How do I keep roasted peanuts crisp?
Cool them fully, then store them in an airtight container. They keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Can I use raw shelled peanuts?
Yes. Roast them as in the tip, without soaking. They roast faster, so check them after 10 minutes.
Are peanuts a common allergen?
Yes. Peanuts are one of the most common food allergens, so label any dish that contains them and keep them away from people with allergies.
How long does it take to make Ginguba Torrada (Angolan Salted Roasted Peanuts)?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Ginguba Torrada (Angolan Salted Roasted Peanuts)?
About 350 kcal per serving, with 14 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
