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Turrones de Casoy MSG Brownies

Turrones de Casoy on top of MSG brownies on parchment paper.

My brownie preference is that I love them as close to box mix brownies as possible. I’m talking fudgy and chewy, and not cakey (emphasis on NOT). Not to yuck anyone’s yum, because all your brownie choices are valid, but this recipe really caters to the fudgy brownie camp. Chopped-up homemade nougat and dark chocolate make it superbly decadent. A hint of MSG gives these brownies an umami boost and literally makes your mouth water. MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a flavor enhancer that is used commonly in chips, instant ramen seasoning, and so much more. Make sure you have a glass of milk nearby when eating these brownies because each bite is so rich that you’ll need something to help wash it down!

This recipe was excerpted from 'Mayumu' by Abi Balingit. Buy the full book on Amazon.

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