Cracker nuts facts for kids
Cracker nuts are a super crunchy snack! You might also hear them called Japanese peanuts or Japanese style peanuts. They are made by taking a peanut and covering it with a special dough made from wheat flour. After that, they are usually fried until they are crispy. You can find them in many yummy flavors.
These tasty snacks are believed to have started in Mexico. A Japanese immigrant named Yoshigei Nakatani created them in the 1940s. In Spanish-speaking countries, they are often called cacahuetes japoneses or maní japonés.
The special crunchy coating for Mexican cracker nuts often includes wheat flour, soy sauce, water, sugar, and a little bit of citric acid.
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What are Cracker Nuts?
Cracker nuts are a popular type of snack food. They are unique because a peanut is completely covered in a crispy shell. This shell is made from a dough that gets very crunchy when cooked.
How Cracker Nuts are Made
Making cracker nuts involves a few steps:
- First, peanuts are chosen.
- Then, a special dough is prepared, often using wheat flour.
- The peanuts are coated with this dough.
- Finally, they are fried or deep-fried until they are golden brown and extra crispy.
Different Flavors to Try
Cracker nuts come in many different flavors. Some are savory, like spicy or salty. Others might be a bit sweet. This variety makes them a fun snack for many people.
Similar Crunchy Snacks
There are other snacks that are similar to cracker nuts, where a nut is covered in a crunchy coating.
Chip Nuts
In Canada, there's a snack called Chip Nuts. These are peanuts that have a coating made from potato chips! They come in different potato chip flavors, making them a unique and tasty treat.
See also
In Spanish: Cacahuate japonés para niños
