Groundnut recipes

Roasted groundnuts

Ingredients

Groundnuts (they may be shelled or unshelled)

Seasoning (optional) salt, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, paprika or garlic powder

Pan

Procedure

1.      Soak the groundnuts in warm water. If they are soaked for a long time, they may be soft. They should be soaked for about 10-20 minutes.

2.      Drain the water.  Dry the nuts with paper towel.

3.      Place the pan on medium heat. Once it is heated up, add a pinch of salt in the pan.

4.      Add the nuts in the pans and stir. Stir them in every 5 minutes to avoid burning.

5.      As soon as they are ready, they release an aroma.

6.      Once they are ready, remove them from the fire.

7.      Season them with cinnamon, paprika, salt (optional) while still hot.

They can be eaten as snacks on their own or they can be served with tea.

HOW TO ROAST GROUNDNUTS IN A MICROWAVE

Ingredients

2 cups shelled nuts

Nut cracker (hands can also be used)

Butter

Procedure

1.      The peanuts must be shelled.

2.      Place them in a glass container or a container that is microwave safe.

3.      Cut a tablespoon of butter into small pieces and place them on top of the nuts.

4.      Place the nuts in the oven on high for two minutes.

5.      Remove the peanuts from the microwave and store them. Return them in the microwave and set two minutes.

6.      Continue microwaving and stirring after every two minutes. After 10-12 minutes, they will be ready. Microwave for about 12 minutes for medium roast and 14 minutes for dark roast.

TIPS

1. Nuts will cook faster if peanut oil is used. Heat the peanut oil in a frying pan , add the peanuts and cook for about 5 minutes.
2.   Unshelled peanuts should not be microwaved .Instead, use an oven at 350 degrees F ns cook for about 15-20 minutes.