Chinese Boiled Peanuts

Chinese Boiled Peanuts
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Chinese Boiled Peanuts This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. If you have cinnamon, sugar, unshelled peanuts, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 hours.

Instructions

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Wash peanuts in several changes of water to get rid of residual dirt.
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Add peanuts to 3 quart saucepan with enough water to barely cover.
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Add soy sauce, sugar, salt, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and dried chili.
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Place pot over high heat and bring to boil. Lower heat to steady but not rolling boil and cook for 3 to 5 hours, depending on how tender you like your peanuts. Check on pot every hour to make sure liquid doesn't dry out. Refill with water, if needed, so that level of liquid just covers peanuts. Alternatively, place water, peanuts, and seasonings in a slow cooker and cook overnight.
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With slotted spoon, retrieve peanuts from braising liquid and serve warm or tepid. Store leftover peanuts in their stewing liquid in the refrigerator.
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Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Essay Chenin Blanc Blend. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 12 dollars per bottle.
Essay Chenin Blanc Blend
Essay Chenin Blanc Blend
Old, bush-vine chenin blanc was used as the anchor of this wine and gives it its intense fruitiness and refreshing acidity. The viognier adds floral and spicy notes and a soft, appealing richness to the palate. Perfect with grilled seafood and chicken.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In5 hrs
Servings6
Health Score32
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