How To Make Haitian Tablet Pistach | Haitian Holiday Sweet Treat Recipe | Episode 298

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free, while margarine is typically cheaper.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean paste provides a richer flavor, while essence is more budget-friendly.

Roast peanuts if not using pre-roasted ones, ensuring they are unsalted and peeled.

Turn stove on to medium-high heat and add water to a saucepan.

Add brown sugar and grated ginger to the water, stirring to dissolve.

Add ground cinnamon and stir until well mixed.

Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken.

Add butter to the mixture and stir until melted.

Add roasted peanuts to the mixture and stir well.

Lower the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Continue cooking until the mixture becomes thicker and stickier, about 15-20 minutes total.

Prepare a cutting board by wetting it with a little water to prevent sticking.

Transfer the mixture onto the cutting board, spooning it out one spoonful at a time.

Allow the mixture to cool for about 10-20 minutes until it hardens.

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