Fried, Roasted & Salted Groundnuts
Peanuts have always been one of my favourite snacks. Growing up in the village, I participated in planting, weeding, harvesting, drying, storing in granaries as well as eating them. We use peanut butter in most of our Ugandan, Acholi dishes. I introduced it to my children and they absolutely love it. Just remember that peanuts have high levels of protein and fat. Therefore, eat in moderation.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Fork
- 1 Roasting tray
Ingredients
- 500 g Peanuts (any type)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour out peanuts in a large tray
- Pick out any rotten, split or shrivelled ones
Frying
- Pour the peanuts into the saucepan
- Add salt and water
- Wash your hands and mix them thoroughly until the salt is melted
- Place the saucepan on the cooker and turn the fire on
- Mix gently with the fork until the water dries out
Roasting
- Turn the peanuts over to a large roasting tray
- Level out well and put in the oven, gas Mark 6 or 200 degrees in electric oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until peanut turn golden brown when you remove the skin
- Keep checking every 5 minutes and mixing
- Take a few out and taste. Warning! Don't burn your tongue, cool it a little by blowing or putting it in a saucer for a minute before tasting.
- Take it out of the oven, allow it to cool before serving.
- You can have them with tea, coffee, juice, water, or snack on them as you please.
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