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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine African
1 Saucepan
1 Fork
1 Roasting tray
- 500 g Peanuts (any type)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp Water
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.
Keyword acholi food, best roasted peanuts, East African snack, groundnuts, Uganda food, Uganda snack