How long does it take to cook fresh peanuts

Peanuts are one of the most common food on the table. There are many ways to eat them. You can soak them in vinegar, fry them, or boil them in water. It is best to add a little salt when boiling peanuts, which can enhance the taste of the peanuts. When cooking peanuts, it is best to wash them in advance and then cook them in water. This is not only delicious and nutritious, but also clean and hygienic.

Divided into methods

Method 1

1. Put the ingredients and peanuts into 1000 ml of cold water and cook together;

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer over low heat;

3. After 20 minutes, add salt and cook for another 10 minutes;

4. Finally, use high heat to reduce the sauce and simmer the cooked peanuts in the pot for a while;

5. Serve on a plate and enjoy as a snack with beer.

Method 2

Among the many ways to eat peanuts, boiling them is the best. Boiled peanuts are the simplest and most scientific way to eat peanuts. It can preserve the nutrients of peanuts intact and tastes very delicious. Although the method of boiling peanuts is simple, there are still some tips to make them tasty. As long as you master a little bit, you can make tasty and authentic farm-raised peanuts in a short time.

The key skill is: press lightly on the front end of the peanut with your thumb and index finger, and a small crack will appear in the peanut shell. This not only saves time when cooking, but also allows the flavor of the soup to easily penetrate into it.

Ingredients: 2 pounds of peanuts, 2 star anises, 2 spoons of salt, 1 piece of cinnamon

1. Wash the peanuts with water until there is no sediment.

2. Use your thumb and index finger to gently press the front end of the peanut to create a small crack in the peanut shell. Make a small crack in all the peanuts one by one so that they can absorb the flavor more easily when cooking.

3. Pour the processed peanuts into the pressure cooker.

4. Add water, the ratio of water to peanuts should be 1:1.

5. Add a piece of cinnamon and two star anises (if you like strong flavor, you can add any spices you have at home. If you like spicy food, you can add a few dried chilies and cook together).

6. Add 4 spoons of salt, about 20 grams. 10 grams of salt is more appropriate for one pound of peanuts.

7. Use a spatula to stir the peanuts so that the salt and peanuts are mixed more evenly.

8. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid immediately after cooking. Let it simmer for another half an hour before opening the lid.

9. Take out the peanuts, drain the water, and you can eat them. Continue to soak the rest in the juice. The longer it soaks, the more flavorful it will become.

Kind tips:

1. The peanuts must be cleaned thoroughly and soaked in water without any sediment, otherwise they will not be salted peanuts but muddy peanuts!

2. Before cooking the peanuts, gently press the front end of the peanut with your thumb and index finger. A small crack will appear in the peanut shell. This way, the flavor of the soup will easily penetrate into the peanut shell during cooking, and the peanut kernels will be able to absorb the flavor quickly.

3. Do not pour out the water used to boil the peanuts. Keep the peanuts soaked in the water and take out some when eating.

4. If you can’t finish eating the peanuts, put them in a fresh-keeping box and store them in the refrigerator. When storing, pour some of the soup used to cook the peanuts into it so that the peanuts will not dry out and affect the taste.

Method 3

Ingredients: Fresh peanuts

Accessories: cinnamon, pepper, salt

1. Pour the peanuts into a bowl and add appropriate amount of water. Wash repeatedly until the mud on the peanut shells is washed clean.

2. Take out and drain. Pour the drained peanuts into the electric pressure cooker and add salt.

3. Add peppercorns, cinnamon and water.

4. Add enough water to soak the peanuts, cover the pot, and cook for 20 minutes.[2]

Tips:

1. Do not pour out the water used to boil the peanuts. Keep the peanuts soaked in the water and take out some when eating.

2. If you can’t finish eating peanuts, be sure to put them in a fresh-keeping box and store them in the refrigerator. When storing, pour some soup used to cook the peanuts into them so that the peanuts will not dry out and affect the taste.