Comments on: The Joy of Amaranth: Alegrias {Recipe}

By: Ericka

Ericka — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:38:07 +0000

Hi Rai,
The texture is seedy, sweet and crunchy. Similar to a light and delicate rice cake.
Enjoy!

By: Rai

Rai — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:55:09 +0000

I actually just ordered two pounds of whole amaranth in the hopes of making these. I’ve been looking for more of the recipes so that I can find the BEST ALEGRIAS for me, and this one looks…simple and undeniably tasty.

What’s the texture like?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:33:06 +0000

I couldn’t find pre-toasted amaranth, so I had to toast it myself.
After much research, trial, and error I finally figured out how to do it.
To save some headaches for the rest of you, here’s how I did it.

Preheat 8in saucepan with lid, dry, on stovetop at high heat. (dont use nonstick. this will damage the surface)
Throw in 1/2 Tbsp of amaranth.
Immediately put the lid on it.
Constantly shake the pan on the burner to keep the amaranth moving.
You’ll hear a sizzle sound from the popping of the amaranth.
Take a peek a few times during popping so you know how progress is going.
After a minute or two, it will be finished.
Dump into a bowl and repeat until you have enough for your recipe.

By: Bree

Bree — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:03:54 +0000

Ah reminds me of my days in Puebla. Yum!

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:10:01 +0000

I have never baked with Amaranth. Your recipe looks wonderful. I can’t wait to try it!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:41:06 +0000

Delicious! I cannot wait to try these with the kids.

By: Kristin Wheeler (Mama Luvs Books)

Kristin Wheeler (Mama Luvs Books) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:15:40 +0000

These look so healthy and yummy!! Thanks for sharing!

By: mel

mel — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:14:56 +0000

That looks absolutely delicious!

By: Groovy Mamma

Groovy Mamma — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:14:42 +0000

Those look really good!