Boiled Peanuts
Boiled peanuts are simple to make, healthy and finger licking good and will be a big hit every time you make them, guaranteed!!!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Unshelled raw peanuts newly harvested
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Wash the peanuts and put them in a pot and pour enough water until they are covered. Add salt, stir well and adjust salt level if needed.
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Cover and cook for about 20 to 30 mins in medium heat stirring/ sampling a peanut every 10 mins or so. I like my boiled peanuts consistency to be medium soft (not too soft). Once the peanuts are cooked to your desired consistency, switch off the flame and let it rest for at least 10 mins for the salt/ flavors to soak in. Enjoy when the peanuts are still hot.
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Eat a piece of jaggery afterwards to offset the highly acidic nature of peanuts.
Recipe Notes
- You can also pressure cook the peanuts for one whistle. Wait for about 10 mins (the pressure should release naturally, if not, release it by placing the cooker under running cold water).