green peanuts
Large Stock Pot
Water to cover peanuts
Hawaiian Salt
2-3 pieces Anise
chile pepper flakes(some like a little kick)
chile pepper flakes(some like a little kick)
Cooking Instructions:
Fill stock pot with enough water to cover peanuts.
Add Hawaiian salt a little at a time and taste it until desired saltiness. Add anise (more can be added depending on how strong the anise taste is desired).
add chile pepper to your likes.
Bring water and anise to a boil, then add peanuts.
Bring water and anise to a boil, then add peanuts.
Bring water back to a boil then turn down to simmer.
Stir peanuts every 15 minutes and cook about 45 minutes or done to your tastes.
Turn off stove and let peanuts soak until cooled.
Peanuts will be soaked through but still crunchy inside. Pack in zip lock bags and refrigerate.
* Additional Comments: With this recipe, you can use any amount of peanuts, even a 1 pound bag and get the same results.some like shells soft so just cook longer until your desired result.