Chinese Five-Spice Boiled Peanuts
Chinese spiced boiled peanuts simmered with five-spice, star anise and cinnamon bark. A new favorite healthy snack that freezes well.
Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Rinse the peanuts and place in a pot with enough water to cover.
Add salt and spices. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes until tender.
Let cool, then refrigerate in the cooking liquid for 3 hours to absorb the flavors.
Drain and enjoy!
Tips
- Meal prep tip: Freeze small portions in zip-top bags with a little cooking liquid. Thaw whenever you’re craving a delicious savory snack!
Chinese Five-Spice Boiled Peanuts
Chinese spiced boiled peanuts simmered with five-spice, star anise and cinnamon bark. A new favorite healthy snack that freezes well.
Ingredients
- Raw peanuts in shells
- Water to cover
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 4 star anise pods
- 1 large piece of cinnamon bark
Instructions
- Rinse the peanuts and place in a pot with enough water to cover.
- Add salt and spices. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Let cool, then refrigerate in the cooking liquid for 3 hours to absorb the flavors.
- Drain and enjoy!
Tips
- Meal prep tip: Freeze small portions in zip-top bags with a little cooking liquid. Thaw whenever you’re craving a delicious savory snack!
Watch it come together
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