Alegría Mexicana

Alegría Mexicana is a very common dessert in our country; with this recipe, you can prepare delicious homemade alegrías to share.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 3 3/4 kilos amaranth
  • 2 1/2 kilos sugar
  • 5 cups water
Preparation
0 mins
50 mins
Low
  • Soak the amaranth and drain. Let it dry in the sun or in the oven at very low temperature.
  • Toast the amaranth on a clay griddle over medium heat.
  • Clean again to remove all the husk. Use a sieve to do this.
  • Put a saucepan over medium heat and add the sugar with the water. Stir until dissolved and let it boil to the thread point. Remove from heat and add the amaranth.
  • Mix until a paste is formed.
  • Use galvanized metal rings of your desired size (preferably 3 centimeters wide). Arrange them on a clean, damp wooden table.
  • Serve the mixture into the rings and press with wooden circles or plates. Remove them and let them cool completely.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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