Most of us already know how to boil peanuts with a shell. But do you know how to make them spicy in the Instant Pot? We are here to help you with this post: spicy boiled peanuts in the Instant Pot. It is a small attempt to explore the possible ways to use the Instant Pot to the maximum extent.
Spicy boiled peanuts are a hearty snack made effortlessly for the whole family and friends. The peanuts will be soft and moist, slightly crunchy, and taste nutty and salty.
Making it is so much easier than you think. This method is notably more straightforward than the traditional way of cooking. Add your favorite spices to make it more robust and wholesome.
Are you someone who grew up munching on peanuts? If yes, I'm one of you. We, the whole family, are fond of peanuts and adore how we eat them.
I have a Southern friend who always speaks about the goodness of peanuts and expresses how they enjoyed having it from the roadside vendors when she was young.
Surprisingly, we have the same street-side vendors selling boiled and roasted peanuts in India. If you are an Indian, you might have experienced or heard stories from your parents about these. Thanks to today's modern kitchen machines for making spicy boiled peanuts possible.
This boiled peanut was one of the most common snacks on the roadside a few decades ago. Unlike now, the markets will be loaded with peanuts and shells during the harvesting season. It was popular because it is budget-friendly and gives filly satisfaction.
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How to eat boiled peanuts
Eating peanuts needs some simple technique. The same applies to spicy boiled peanuts. We need to grab a peanut from the hot salty water. Then, you need to blow the air gently to cool it down.
Then, crack open it slightly, pressing its head. Like a treasure, the vibrant nut appears in the middle. Take it out, eat, and repeat the same. If you have people around you, start to enjoy chatting with them.
These spicy boiled peanuts transform regular snacking time into family time, when everyone sits together, munches on peanuts, and shares their stories.
People nowadays are traveling back and exploring all those forgotten traditional recipes. Many of us in this modern era also overlook these boiled peanuts. Use the dry peanuts or ready-made roasted peanuts.
Since everyone depends on packaged roasted peanuts, whole peanuts with the shell are becoming more difficult nowadays. So I was pleased when I saw a huge bag in my local grocery store. This bag of peanuts gave me a nostalgic feeling, which I appreciate.
Can boiled peanuts be frozen?
Yes, they can be frozen in a sealed container and used for up to six months. You may refrigerate in an airtight
container to use for up to 4 or 5 days.
How to freeze?
You may add the spicy boiled peanuts and the cooking water in freezer-safe Ziploc covers or sealed containers. That's it. This method is good for up to 6 months. Before freezing, bring them down to room temperature for prolonged life.
How to make spicy boiled peanuts?
So, If you want to make real food effortlessly, you should start exploring the methods of making authentic and traditional recipes with modern equipment.
Using modern equipment like the Instant Pot is the most brilliant way to cook with less time than you can imagine. The only concern you must bother with is understanding the cooking process. Is the Instant Pot the latest addition to your kitchen? This post on spicy boiled peanuts could help you understand how to manipulate the cooking time and method.
Here, we will discuss making boiled peanuts with a contemporary twist. This recipe is for the usual variety available in the stores.
Wash and clean
Peanuts are grown under the ground. There are more possibilities of having impurity. So, Wash and wash and rinse them thoroughly until you see clear water.
Add Salt
Spicy boiled peanuts are tasty when salted. For 2 pounds of peanuts, we need 4 tablespoons of salt. This may sound more, but adding lots of water to dilute it would be good. Add spice, if required, and a tablespoon of preferred seasoning, like Cajun, Old Bay, or red chili powder.
Add water
Add about 12 cups of water until the peanuts are fully submerged. The level should not exceed â…” of the pot for these hot and spicy boiled peanuts.
Cook
Close the lid and keep the vent in the sealing position.
Set the cooking time for 45 minutes manually. Once the cooking cycle is complete, wait 10 minutes to allow the steam to escape.
Then open, scoop out peanuts, and transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy with your family.
Printable recipe card
Spicy boiled peanuts
Ingredients
- 2 lbs peanuts raw & with shell on
- 4 tbsp salt
- 12 cups water
- 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Wash and rinse raw, shell on peanuts.
- Add to the instant pot’s steel container.
- Add salt and water.
- Make sure that the level of the water and peanut should not exceed â…” of the steel container.
- Close the lid keep the vent in the ceiling position.
- Set the timer manually for 45 minutes and cook.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally(it would normally take 10-12 minutes)
- Open the lid, stir in cajun seasoning and serve peanuts along with water.
Notes
- Add seasoning ingredients like red chili powder, cayenne pepper if preferred. This is optional.
- The cooking time varies depends on the shell's thickness and the size of the peanuts.
- So, after 10 minutes of the cooking cycle, open the lid and check the peanut’s doneness.
- If it is not done well, repeat cooking for 5 or 10 minutes depends on the texture of the nut.
- Minimize or increase the quantity of the cajun seasoning to suit your individual heat tolerance.
Nutrition
How to make boiled peanuts using the pressure cooker?
Use the same procedure for spicy boiled peanuts in the Instant Pot. Add the peanuts, water, salt, and spices to the pressure cooker. Close the lid. Keep the weight on medium flame. After the first whistle, simmer the flame for 45 minutes. The time varies according to the shell's thickness and the peanuts' size.
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Anonymous
Never thought of cooking peanuts in Instant pot. And this turned perfect for me.