Spicy Garlic Peanuts

A flavorful and spicy snack featuring peanuts infused with garlic and chili.

Ingredients

5	small dried red chilies
3	garlic cloves
2	teaspoons olive oil
2	blanched unsalted peanuts
1	teaspoon coarse salt
¼-½	teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

• 1. In a heavy skillet, heat small dried red chilies, garlic cloves, and olive oil until the garlic turns golden.
  2. Stir the mixture frequently to ensure even cooking.
  3. Remove the chilies and garlic, then add blanched unsalted peanuts into the flavored oil.
  4. Continuously stir the peanuts over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are slightly browned.
  5. Sprinkle the peanuts with coarse salt and chili powder, and mix well to evenly coat.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the spicy peanuts to a covered jar or tin for storage.
  7. Allow the peanuts to sit for at least 24 hours before serving to enhance the flavors.
  8. These spicy garlic peanuts will continue to develop in flavor over time.
  9. For added color and flavor, the chilies and garlic can be reintroduced to the peanut mixture as desired.

Jul 19, 2024