Traditional Alegria Recipe 👉 Press amaranth mixture onto a 913 greased baking dish. Turn heat to medium and pour honey and salt into pan.
When very hot drop 1-2 tbsp. Remove popped amaranth to a large bowl and repeat until all amaranth is popped. Directions In a large saucepan heat water until simmer and add piloncillo honey and lemon juice until it dissolves and becomes syrupy.
Try cooking up a pot of Harira on a cold day to surprise your family.
Alegría Popped Amaranth Bars Heat a deep saucepan over high heat. It is spiked with Colombian aguardiente a strong alcoholic drink with flavors of anise but you can also make this drink with rum instead. Get the full recipe at My Colombian Recipes. Amaranth into pan cover tightly and shake until almost all kernels have popped.