Chinese Boiled Peanuts Recipe
Celebrate the cozy, comforting flavors of a traditional boiled peanut with this easy recipe. Whether simmered on the stovetop, cooked in a pressure cooker, or left to gradually tenderize in a slow cooker, these peanuts infuse with the warm, aromatic blend of garlic, star anise, cinnamon, and sea salt. The result? A savory snack or appetizer that'll transport you straight to Southern hospitality and backyard gatherings.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw peanuts (also called green peanuts)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 star anise
- 1-3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 tablespoons of kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the peanuts. In a large pot, add in all of the ingredients. Fill pot with water, enough to cover the peanuts by 3" when submerged. Optional - use a plate to submerge the peanuts in the water.
- FOR PRESSURE COOKER:
- Cook under pressure 60 minutes high (it will take time to get up to pressure as well as cool-off period to release steam). Follow manufacturer's instructions.
- FOR SLOW COOKER:
- Cook high for 6-8 hours
- FOR STOVETOP:
- Bring to boil, cover and set heat to low. Simmer for 3-4 hours or until desired tenderness.
- Alternatively, you can soak the peanuts overnight in cool water. The next day, simmer on stovetop for 1 hour or until desired tenderness.
Cook Time
0M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
8
Nutrition
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
- Protein Content: 15 g
- Fat Content: 28 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
- Sodium Content: 2629 mg
- Fiber Content: 6 g
- Sugar Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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