Fried Peanuts

Ingredients:

  • Peanut oil
  • Garlic, minced
  • Thai chilis, dried, rough chop and stems removed
  • Makrut lime leaves, fresh, or 6 kaffir lime leaves, or just zest of 2 lines to garnish
  • Spanish peanuts unsalted, skin-on

Directions:

  • In a very large skillet, heat the peanut oil. Line a plate with paper towels. Add the lime leaves and chilis to the skillet and fry over moderate heat until the lime leaves are crisp and the chilis turn deep red, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the lime leaves and chilis to the paper towels to drain.
  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Add the peanuts to the skillet an stir-fry over moderate heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peanuts to the paper towels to drain. Transfer the hot peanuts to a bowl an toss with the salt.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and fry over moderate heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or fine mesh skimmer, transfer the garlic to the plate with the lime leaves and chilis and pat dry.
  • Using your hands, finely crushed the lime leaves and chilis over the peanuts. Add the garlic and toss to combine. Transfer the peanuts to small bowls and serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe from Pour Restaurant