Salted Fried Peanuts

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup raw shelled peanuts

  (1 heaping cup)
• 10-12 kaffir lime leaves
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 – 1½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• 1 Cover the raw peanuts in water and soak for about 15 minutes. Then drain well.
• 2 Cut the kaffir lime leaves into thin strips or small pieces.
• 3 Heat the oil in a fry pan or wok over medium heat until it reaches 260°F
  (125°C). We need enough oil to cover the peanuts so the exact amount of oil will
  depend on the shape and size of your pan.
• 4 Add the peanuts to the pan and fry over medium heat. Adjust the heat as needed
  to avoid overheating and burning the peanuts. Give them a stir every now and
  then.
• 5 Fry for about 20 minutes or until you smell a toasty flavor. Check the doneness
  to see if the nuts are crisp and golden.
• 6 Add the kaffir lime leaves and fry for about 1½ – 2 more minutes. Remove the
  nuts and leaves from the oil with a slotted spoon. Toss well with salt.
• 7 Once the peanuts have cooled, you can store them in an airtight container in the
  fridge. They will stay crunchy even after a week.

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