How To Make Boiled Peanuts

Boiled peanuts revive childhood memories and are an ideal snack to munch. Learn how to make boiled peanuts at home and you’re just a few ingredients away from having a homemade, flavorful, simple snack! Learn how to make it on a stove and in a slow cooker.

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I can’t believe it took me almost one year to post about this recipe and yet I’ve been making it regularly at home since I was little. Our family, especially my dad and husband, love boiled peanuts. They make a good pre-dinner snack or even after dinner. In Indonesia, you can spot boiled peanuts, kacang rebus, sellers selling these in a cart.

The ingredients

Cooking peanuts is super duper easy and you only need 2 ingredients.

• Peanuts. Use raw peanuts that are not dehydrated
• Salt. And just use regular salt
• Water

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How to make boiled peanuts

1. Rinse the peanuts thoroughly, then transfer them to a pot. Add salt and water, then stir until completely dissolved
2. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 45 minutes – 1 hour
3. Pop one peanut to check the consistency you want. I prefer it to be soft, but not mushy. If it’s not ready yet, continue to boil and check every 20 minutes until done

How to eat boiled peanuts

They are traditionally served warm in a paper bag or newspaper cones. Some stores also sell them in a container in the fridge section. Hence, they can be served hot or cold. You can also serve these with other snacks, such as roti bakar, pukis cake, and wedang jahe (ginger tea).

Storing

Peanuts stay nice and warm. You can leave them on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Freezer-friendly boiled peanuts

They can be stored in the freezer in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

Can I make boiled peanuts in a slow cooker

To cook it in a slow cooker, add all the ingredients in and cook on low for 22-24 hours.

Enjoy these boiled peanuts as a healthy family snack during game day or movie nights. And if you prefer something sweet, you will love this Taiwanese peanut soup!

How to Make Boiled Peanuts

Boiled peanuts revive childhood memories and are an ideal snack to munch. Learn how to make boiled peanuts at home and you're just a few ingredients away from having a homemade, flavorful, simple snack! 4.97 from 79 votes Print Pin Rate Course: SnackCuisine: Indonesian Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesCook Time: 1 hour hourTotal Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw peanuts in their shells
• ¼ cup salt
• Water

Instructions

Stove-top method

• Rinse the peanuts thoroughly, then transfer them to a pot. Fill with enough water to cover peanuts. Add salt, then stir until completely dissolved
• Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 45 minutes – 1 hour
• Pop one peanut to check the consistency you want. I prefer it to be soft, but not mushy. If it’s not ready yet, continue to boil and check every 20 minutes until done

Slow-cooker method

• Add all the ingredients in and cook on low for 22-24 hours

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