Dry Roasted Peanuts (for Thai Cooking)
Roasting your own peanuts at home is a simple and rewarding process, especially when preparing Thai dishes. Follow this easy dry roasted peanuts recipe to add a delicious crunch to your Thai cooking.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1 tsp salt. Optional.
Instructions
- 1
Make sure peanuts are dry and free from moisture. Preheat a pan over medium heat. Place raw peanuts in a single layer in the pan.
- 2
Stir occasionally for even roasting. Roast until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Allow roasted peanuts to cool to room temperature. Then, you'll want to remove the shells from the toasted peanuts. Simply place the peanuts in both hands, then rub them together until the shells fall off.
- 4
Use a spider strainer to scoop out the peanuts, vigorously shake off the stubborn shells, and store the shell-less peanuts in an airtight container for freshness.