Panocha mani facts for kids
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| Alternative names | panutsa mani, panotsa mani, panucha mani, panutsa, samani |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Main ingredients | muscovado sugar or sangkaka, peanuts, butter/margarine, baking soda |
Panocha mani (also called panutsa mani, or just panutsa or samani) is a super tasty and crunchy candy from the Philippines. It's a type of brittle, which means it's made from sugar that's cooked until it's hard and then mixed with nuts. This sweet treat is a popular snack in the Philippines.
What is Panocha Mani?
Panocha mani is a simple yet delicious confection. It's known for its hard, crunchy texture, similar to peanut brittle you might know. The name "mani" means "peanut" in Filipino, which tells you the main ingredient!
Key Ingredients
This candy is usually made with just a few main ingredients:
- Sugar: The main type of sugar used is muscovado sugar. Sometimes, a native Filipino sugar called sangkaka (a type of jaggery) is used. These sugars give panocha mani its special flavor and color.
- Peanuts: Whole peanuts are mixed into the hot sugar. They add a nutty crunch that makes the candy so satisfying.
- Butter or Margarine: A little bit of butter or margarine is added to make the candy smooth and flavorful.
- Baking Soda: A tiny pinch of baking soda helps give the brittle its light, airy texture.
How it's Made
Making panocha mani involves cooking the sugar until it melts and turns into a thick syrup. Then, the peanuts are stirred in. This mixture is quickly poured onto a flat surface, like a baking sheet, and allowed to cool. As it cools, it hardens into a big, flat sheet of brittle. Once it's completely cool, it's broken into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Similar Sweets
Panocha mani is similar to another Filipino candy called bagkat. However, bagkat is usually made from ground nuts and sugar, and it has a chewy texture instead of being crunchy like panocha mani.
