Chinese Boiled PeanutsBoiled peanuts are a popular snack in southern states like South Carolina and Georgia, but did you know that Chinese people also love boiled peanuts?What’s different about Chinese boiled peanuts?Like the boiled peanuts you might find down south at roadside stands and convenience stores, this boiled peanut recipe is easy––using fresh raw peanuts, water, and salt. However, the Chinese version also calls for a few aromatics for extra flavor: Sichuan peppercorns, a cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and star anise.You can get adventurous and add other flavors like garlic, dry chili peppers, or even lemongrass!Another important difference is cooking time.Southern recipes call for hours of cooking, until the boiled peanuts are super soft and salty (the first time you eat a boiled peanut, it may throw off your senses, but they’re deliciously savory and rich!).

Chinese boiled peanuts are still a little al dente, but if you prefer them more tender, you can boil them longer.You might have seen Chinese boiled peanuts show up on restaurant tables as a snack before your meal, where they quickly disappear before the food comes out.But we find they’re becoming less and less common, which is why we’re publishing this recipe, to record one of our favorite Chinese snacks! Where can you find raw peanuts? Raw peanuts commonly come in two forms:Raw fresh peanuts, AKA green peanuts, which come fresh out of the ground and are still very moist.Raw peanuts that have b

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