Brilio.net - Boiled peanuts are a snack that is easily found on the roadside and is perfect as a coffee companion. Because it is widely liked, boiled peanuts are often served at family events or other important events.
Making boiled peanuts is actually quite simple. You only need to boil the peanuts with spices to make them taste more savory. However, the boiling process can take a long time.
Raw peanuts that are still in their shells usually need to be boiled for 1-2 hours until they are completely soft. If using dried peanuts, the boiling time can be longer, up to 4 hours, so that the texture is soft.
But don't worry, there is a way to shorten the boiling process. You can imitate the tutorial on boiling peanuts shared by the YouTube channel NengNitha Emak Gaul. In one of the videos she uploaded, this special way of boiling peanuts is not only more time-saving, but also lasts longer when stored.
photo: YouTube/NengNitha Emak Gaul
As reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (10/23), you only need to prepare boiling hot water. After that, add 2.5 tsp of salt or to taste (if you like it salty, you can add it). Well, then add the peanuts in the skin. In the video, the owner of the YouTube channel uses 1 kg of raw peanuts.
photo: YouTube/NengNitha Emak Gaul
After that, you can stir the peanuts until all parts are completely submerged. Adding salt is very important. In addition to adding flavor to the peanuts, salt can also speed up the boiling process. Peanuts boiled with salt water can be immediately soft in just 30 minutes.
Well, after boiling for 30 minutes, drain the peanuts to separate the water. In the video, the owner of the YouTube channel named Nitha also moves the drained peanuts into a wide pan. The peanuts are then roasted to remove the remaining boiling water.
photo: YouTube/NengNitha Emak Gaul
No need to roast the peanuts long enough to keep the texture of the peanuts soft and tender. That way, the surface of the peanuts becomes drier and does not go stale easily even if placed at room temperature. It is very suitable to be used as a snack at home.
"After using this method, boiled peanuts are guaranteed not to go stale until tomorrow even if they are placed at room temperature," he said.
photo: YouTube/NengNitha Emak Gaul
Viewed tens of thousands of times, Nitha's video of boiling peanuts has attracted the attention of netizens. Looking at the comments column, there are several netizens who responded directly. Some of them even thanked her for getting new, useful information.
" Thank you, Miss Nitha... for the tips, " said YouTube/Indah Wulan Bambang.
" The crispy one is delicious, sis... " said YouTube/Kumbang Kelana.
" Thank you for the useful trick, " wrote YouTube/Anton Chandra.