Spicy Roasted Peanuts

Spicy Roasted Peanuts are popular during the Chinese New Year season because peanuts symbolize longevity in Chinese culture.

Yields 2cups

Ingredients

4teaspoons salt

4 cup hot water

4teaspoon five-spice powder

2 cups unblanched peanuts

1. Preheat the oven to 300F.

2. Add the salt to the hot water, stirring to dissolve. Repeat with the five-spice powder.

3. In a medium-sized bowl, add the flavored water to the peanuts, stirring well to mix.

4. Spread the peanuts out on a roasting pan. Pour any leftover liquid over the peanuts. Roast at 300F for about 45 minutes or until the peanuts are a rich golden brown. Stir every 15 minutes to make sure they cook evenly. Cool and store in a sealed container.

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