Alegrías (Amaranth bars) are such a traditional recipe, and we want to thank Xef and Eduardo from Fresnos Barrios Unidos for sharing this recipe with us! Come with us to the Studio Kitchen as they teach us the art and the depth behind the making of Alegrías. From its roots to its vibrant flavors, discover the full story and learn how to recreate this recipe in your own home. Subscribe for more ways to Indigenize your kitchen! #indigenousfoodlab #natifs #indigenouscuisine #foodeducation #fresnobarriosunidos #ifltestkitchen
Recipe:
Begin by roasting on medium heat
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
1/4 chopped cranberries
1/4 chopped pecans
Optional: teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of cacao nibs
Once all is roasted add: 2 1/2 cups popped amaranth
Stir a few seconds and turn off heat , then add 1/2 cup of agave syrup mix until all ingredients marry well
On a baking tray with parchment paper pour all ingredients mixed with agave, compact, and flatten out to the shape of the tray. Chill on counter. Before it hardens make sure to cut out the shape of the bars to your preference.
Chapters:
0:14 Intro
0:50 Popping amaranth
1:25 Amaranth history
2:29 Toasting nuts
4:23 Combining Ingredients
7:33 Outro
7 сен 2024