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Warm Thai Peanuts

Warm Thai Peanuts

Warm Thai Peanuts on square white tray

The perfect balance of sweet and heat.  These nuts incorporate the sassy tastes and bold aromatics of Thai cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of raw peanuts
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly crosswise into rings
  • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and slivered lengthwise
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves, broken into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Zest of two limes
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

 Preheat oven to 350o F.

Spread peanuts on two half-sheet pans and roast for 25 minutes, shaking the pans and rotating about half way through.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Sauté shallots and garlic until golden and slightly crispy, about 8-10 minutes.  Add the lime leaves and red pepper flakes, and cook an additional two minutes, stirring. Transfer to a paper towel and cool until crispy.

When peanuts are golden, transfer to a mixing bowl to cool slightly.  If desired, rub between two cloth towels to remove skins.

In a small bowl, stir together the butter, lime juice and zest, brown sugar and salt.  Drizzle over the peanuts.  Stir in the crispy shallot/garlic mixture.  Serve warm.

The nuts can be warmed again in a 300o F oven for 10 minutes.

Makes 8 cups