Nkatie Cake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Nkatie Cake

Course	Snack
Place of origin	Ghana
Serving temperature	Hot/Cold
Main ingredients	Peanuts, Sugar, Water

Nkatie Cake, also known as Peanut Cake, is a yummy snack from Ghana. It's like a candy bar made from peanuts and melted sugar. You can find this tasty treat in other countries too! In Guinea, it's known as Kongodo, and in Senegal, people call it louga. Kids especially love Nkatie Cake, and it's a popular snack for school children.

What You Need to Make Nkatie Cake

Making Nkatie Cake is simple! You only need a few basic things:

• Sugar: About one cup.
• Peanuts: These should be fried and ready to use. You can use them whole or slightly crushed.
• Water: Just a little bit.
• Tools: A roller or a smooth glass bottle to flatten the mixture.

How to Prepare Nkatie Cake

Here's how you can make this delicious Ghanaian snack:

• Step 1: Melt the Sugar. Pour the sugar into a saucepan. Heat it for about five minutes until it turns a nice brown color.
• Step 2: Add Peanuts. Carefully add your whole or slightly crushed peanuts to the melted sugar.
• Step 3: Stir and Soften. Stir everything together. Add a tiny bit of water. This helps stop the mixture from getting too hard too quickly.
• Step 4: Flatten the Mixture. Quickly pour the hot mixture from the saucepan onto a flat surface. Use your roller or bottle to spread and flatten it out.
• Step 5: Cut and Serve. Before it cools down and gets hard, quickly cut the flattened mixture into bars or any fun shapes you like. Then, it's ready to serve and enjoy!