Pairs well with Thai Herb and Chili Peanuts (Tom Yum Peanuts)
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Thai Herb and Chili Peanuts (Tom Yum Peanuts)
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A popular addictive Thai snack mix featuring fried peanuts with aromatic herbs and chili seasoning, known as tom yum peanuts.
00:15:00 total
Serves 4
medium
Snack
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Ingredients
- raw peanuts - watch the video to see (use fresh raw peanuts for frying)
- lemongrass - watch the video to see (finely sliced)
- kaffir lime leaves - watch the video to see (thinly sliced)
- Thai bird's eye chilies - watch the video to see (sliced)
- garlic - watch the video to see (sliced)
- salt - watch the video to see (for seasoning)
- sugar - watch the video to see (for seasoning)
- lime juice powder - watch the video to see (adds tangy flavor)
- oil - watch the video to see (for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prep the herbs: Thinly slice lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, Thai bird's eye chilies, and garlic.
- Prepare peanuts: Select fresh raw peanuts suitable for frying.
- Make seasoning mix: Combine salt, sugar, and lime juice powder to create the seasoning blend.
- Fry herbs and peanuts: Heat oil and deep fry the sliced herbs and raw peanuts until crispy and golden.
- Assemble and season: Drain the fried peanuts and herbs, then toss with the seasoning mix while still warm.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the peanuts and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
