Buenos Aires, December 8 (NA) – With December here, Christmas tables are being planned based on personal tastes and family gatherings, but when it comes to getting ready, economical recipes are considered without neglecting classic sweets, and one of the main protagonists is nougat, an essential for Christmas. As learned from the Argentine News Agency, it is made with few ingredients and a simple preparation; it is an ideal sweet to accompany panettone, puddings, and cider for the toast. Ingredients for homemade nougat: 200 g unsalted roasted peanuts, 150 g sugar, 150 g honey, 1 egg white, Vanilla essence (Optional), Rectangular wafers (Optional, for base and top). Step-by-step to make homemade Christmas nougat at home: Prepare the mold: Line a rectangular mold or a small dish with wax paper. Make the syrup with honey and sugar: In a pot, mix the honey and sugar. Heat over medium heat until it bubbles and takes on a light golden color. If desired, a few drops of vanilla essence can be added. Add the peanuts: Add the roasted peanuts and mix evenly. Beat the egg white to a stiff peak: In a bowl, beat the egg white until it is firm. Integrate the syrup with the egg white: Remove the pot from the heat and, in a thread, incorporate the hot syrup over the beaten egg white while mixing constantly with a mixer or a wooden spoon. Pour into the mold: Spread the mixture in the mold and level. Let it cool and cut: Let it rest at room temperature until it solidifies. Then, it will be ready to cut into bars or squares. This way, the homemade Christmas nougat will be ready; but if you want to get a crunchier version, you have to cook the honey with sugar for a minute longer. This, like other homemade preparations, allows you to play with variants for all tastes, from nuts to chocolate. Making nougat at home does not require previous experience in pastry.
