The Times of India newspaper published an article telling about the discovery of new properties of peanuts by scientists. It turns out that roasted unsalted peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats that control blood cholesterol. It also contains a large amount of antioxidant polyphenols and protein that are beneficial for eyes. And nicotinic acid protects against Alzheimer's disease. Indispensable peanuts for the digestive tract and bones. These properties of peanuts will benefit athletes, the elderly and those who are underweight.
It is necessary
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- In all roasting methods, the ingredients are minimal - this is
- first of all
- peanut. And the oil
- salt or water - according to your taste
- depending on the selected recipe.
Instructions
Step 1
Peanuts without butter Place the raw grains in a skillet on a low heat and fry the peanuts with vigorous stirring for 10-15 minutes. Readiness is determined by the characteristic crackling sound. Peanuts begin to brown before your eyes. Put the fried hot peanuts from the pan into a paper bag and close it tightly. This step is necessary in order for the peanuts to retain their taste and not become damp.
Step 2
Salted peanuts If you want to get salted peanuts at home, similar to the one you like purchased in bags, then there are two methods of preparation: Fry peanuts, sprinkled with fine salt, in a hot pan. Make sure to stir the peanuts all the time to ensure it is evenly fried. Spread the raw peanuts in an even layer on a baking sheet, without salt. Put it in the oven for 10-15 minutes. In this case, shake the sheet periodically to mix the nuts. After the time has elapsed, pour the contents of the baking sheet into a preheated skillet. Pour in some salt water and cook the nuts until all the water has evaporated. Determine the readiness by the crackling of nuts, the reddened husk easily lags behind them. After evaporating all the liquid, dry the nuts.
Step 3
Unpeeled peanuts are easy to roast if you follow the instructions. Choose quality raw peanuts in the store. To do this, pay attention to the fact that the fruits have a clean, undamaged shell. Shake the raw peanuts against your ear. If you hear a characteristic sound from the rolling nucleoli, it means that they have begun to dry out. You do not need such a product. Sort the unpeeled peanuts, spread them on a baking sheet in an even layer. At this time, light the oven to warm up. For 20-25 minutes at t = 180 ◦ C, put a baking sheet with peanuts in the oven.
Step 4
Peanuts in butter A completely different taste is obtained from peanuts if they are fried in oil. Preheat a deep fryer or deep frying pan with peanut butter to t = 180 ° C, based on: 1, 5 cups of butter - 2 cups of nuts. Keep peanuts in boiling oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Put the cooked nuts on a napkin, letting the excess oil drain. Sprinkle the toasted peanuts with fine salt.
Step 5
Peanuts in the microwave Rinse the peeled peanuts thoroughly with cold water in a colander. Salt the nuts at a rate of 0.5 teaspoon of salt per 1 cup of peanuts. Place the nuts in a microwave-safe dish. Set the timer for 2 minutes at maximum heat. Remove the contents of the microwave., stir the nuts and put them back in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Using any of the above methods should result in delicious, evenly roasted peanuts.
