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Nutritional Values
200kcal
6gProtein
25gCarbs
10gFat
3gFibre
50 gServing
* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥜 Nuts
Alicante Mint Nougat
How to order / say it
Say it
Turrón de Alicante — [TOO-rohn deh ah-lee-KAN-tay]
Order
I'd like the Alicante mint nougat, please.
Locally
Quisiera el turrón de Alicante, por favor.
Say locally
A hard nougat made with almonds and honey, a specialty of Alicante.
Why try it?
It's a quintessential Spanish sweet, particularly popular during Christmas, bringing together the flavors of the region's almond orchards and honeys.
How it tastes
Crunchy yet chewy, with a rich almond aroma and a balanced sweetness from honey. A delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Origin & History — first documented: 1400
Emerging in the 15th century, Turrón de Alicante is steeped in Moorish influences. Its production thrived due to the abundance of almonds and honey in the region.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 300 g whole almonds
- 🍯 150 g honey
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥚 1 egg white
Method
- 1 Roast the almonds until golden brown.
- 2 Heat honey and sugar, then add whipped egg white.
- 3 Fold in the almonds and pour into a mold.
- 4 Let it cool until the nougat is firm.
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