Is it better to use white or red skin peanuts for boiling? Which kind of peanuts is better for boiling peanuts?

Boiled peanuts are a common food. They are easy to make, rich in flavor, and very fragrant and sticky. They are very popular among people. Many people boil peanuts at home. There are certain requirements for boiling peanuts, especially the choice of peanuts. So what kind of peanuts are good for boiling peanuts? Let's take a closer look!

Is it better to use white or red skin when boiling peanuts?

Generally, red-skinned peanuts are better.

Common peanuts are red-skinned peanuts and white-skinned peanuts. Red-skinned peanuts usually have 2 to 4 peanuts, which are long and slender and taste sweeter, making them suitable for boiling. White-skinned peanuts only have 1 to 2 peanuts, which are slightly thick in appearance and have a crispy taste, making them suitable for frying and stir-frying. Therefore, red-skinned peanuts are more suitable for boiled peanuts.

Some fresh peanuts are ripe and plump, while some have soft, small and unpalatable peanuts inside. Therefore, when selecting, you can gently press the peanut shell with your hand. If it is hard and has clear lines on the shell, it means that the peanuts inside are ripe and plump, and you can choose them. On the contrary, if the peanut shell is soft and tender when pressed and has no lines on the shell, it means that the peanuts are not plump and the taste is not good, so don't choose them.

What seasonings are used for boiled peanuts?

The same is true for boiling peanuts. It depends on whether they are dry peanuts or fresh peanuts. If they are dry peanuts, they must be soaked in advance until the peanuts swell and absorb water before they can be boiled; if they are fresh peanuts, there is no need to soak them, just boil them directly. Star anise and cinnamon are essential seasonings for boiling peanuts. In addition, if the taste is particularly strong, you can add chili peels and peppercorns, bay leaves, and grass fruits. With these spices, boiled peanuts will taste super delicious.

How to cook boiled peanuts

1. Wash the fresh peanuts. It is best not to use those that are too tender or blackened, so as not to affect the taste when cooking. Choose peanuts that are the same size and full of grains.

2. Add the washed peanuts to the pot. You can use a casserole, soup pot, electric stew pot or rice cooker. Add cold water, salt, star anise and cinnamon. This is the basic seasoning for boiled peanuts.

2. How to make it delicious? So, the key is to make it delicious, then you must add more spices, so that the taste is good and the texture is particularly good, you need to add a few dried red peppers, star anise, peppercorns, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon and cook them together, bring to a boil over high heat, cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Since it is fresh peanuts, it is especially easy to cook, but don't cook it for too long, otherwise it will not taste good.

3. Turn off the heat, do not open the lid immediately, and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes, preferably until the peanuts are completely cool. The longer they are soaked, the more flavorful they are. After opening, you can put the unfinished peanuts in a fresh-keeping bag and put them directly in the refrigerator. You can eat them at any time, which is especially delicious.

4. If you use an electric pressure cooker, you can unplug the power after 12 minutes and eat it when you can open it. This is especially convenient. I use this method to boil peanuts now.

5. To cook dried peanuts, you must soak the dried peanuts in cold water for a few hours in advance, and then put them in the pot to cook. The method is similar to that of fresh peanuts. Add salt, star anise, cinnamon, and chili peppers (optional) and bring to a boil over high heat. Be sure to cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. If you like a soft texture, you can cook for more than 20 minutes. After cooking, do not open the lid and simmer for 30 minutes. This way it will be soft and tasty.