Snack
Kanyah (Peanut Rice Sweet)

Kanyah (Peanut Rice Sweet)

Liberia

30Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
8Steps
About

A simple, energy-dense Liberian sweet snack of roasted peanuts and toasted rice pounded with sugar and pressed into bars, a childhood treat.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Mortar or food processor
  • Bowl
  • Tray
Ingredients
Roasted peanuts2 cups
Rice (or cream of rice)1 cup
Sugar3/4 cup
Pinch of salt1

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