Time to prepare:
Time needed to prepare: 15 minutes
Time to cook: 45 minutes (includes mixing)
Break: 2 hours
Total duration: 3 hours
List of items needed:
Honey: ½ cup, which is 200 grams.
Sugar: 3/4 cup, which is equivalent to 125 grams.
White of one big egg
Sal: A little bit
Toasted hazelnuts: 1 cup (120g)
Roasted peeled almonds: ½ cup (60g)
Oil made from vegetables. To lubricate
Paper made from animal skin. To cover the mold
Instructions:
Get the mold ready: Coat a baking dish that measures 26 × 15 cm (10.2 × 5.9 inches) with vegetable oil and cover it with parchment paper.
Prepare the honey and sugar by cooking them. In a pot, mix together ½ cup of honey and ¾ cup of sugar. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth.
Whisk the egg white. In another bowl, whisk one big egg white with a little salt until it forms stiff peaks.
Mix egg white with honey. Remove the heat from the honey mixture and slowly mix in the whipped egg white, stirring fast to blend it without cooking the egg white.
Prepare the mixture by cooking it. Put the pot back on the stove over low heat. Keep stirring non-stop for 20-25 minutes until the mixture becomes thick. Test: Put a little bit of the mixture into cold water. If it becomes like gum, it is done.
Include the nuts. Add 1 cup of toasted hazelnuts and ½ cup of toasted peeled almonds. Mix well.
Mold the nougat. Put oil on your hands and push the nougat mixture into the mold, pressing it down softly.
Enjoy the Nougat Collection: Cover it and leave it at room temperature for 2 hours to firm up.
Serve and enjoy: After it has hardened, take out the nougat from the container and slice it into pieces.
Ways to serve food:
Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for a nice afternoon snack.
Cut into small pieces and place on a platter with other snacks.
Wrap small items in parchment paper to create a homemade present for the holidays.
Sprinkle it on top of vanilla ice cream or yogurt to give it more crunch and sweetness.
Add to a selection of desserts for parties or get-togethers.
Tips for Cooking:
If you have a candy thermometer, use it to make sure the mixture reaches the correct thickness.
Keep stirring the mixture while cooking to avoid it burning or sticking to the pan.
Add the egg white to the honey mixture quickly to prevent the egg from cooking.
Put oil on your hands when touching the nougat to avoid it sticking.
To make the nougat smoother, finely chop the roasted nuts before adding them to the mixture.
Benefits for your health:
Honey: Full of healthy substances that protect the body and give a fast energy boost.
Nuts: Rich in good fats, fiber, and protein, which are good for your heart.
Egg white: A good protein source that is low in fat.
Information about food and drinks:
Without gluten: This recipe doesn’t have gluten, so it’s good for people who can’t eat gluten.
Option without dairy: This recipe is free of dairy if vegetable oil is used.
Someone who does not eat meat. Appropriate for vegetarians because it does not have any meat ingredients.
Nutritional information (per piece):
Calories: 180
Protein: 4 grams