Try This Effective Trick to Get Crispy and Savory Fried Peanuts

Kapanlagi.com - Peanuts, a familiar cooking ingredient, often adorn various dishes, from tempting pecel sauce to delightful toppings on favorite snacks. Its distinctive savory flavor can be further enhanced by the right frying technique, making peanuts crispy and delicious.

However, frying peanuts is not a trivial matter. Many complain that their peanuts end up burnt or taste bitter. But don’t worry! A chef and popular content creator on Instagram @chefgungun_handayana, on Thursday (25/10), recently shared effective tips for perfectly frying peanuts. With this simple trick, you can achieve evenly cooked, crispy peanuts that are definitely far from burnt! Stay tuned to discover the true secrets of delicious peanuts!

1. 1. Preparation of Ingredients and Cooking Oil

To fry crispy and delicious peanuts, the first step is to prepare all the necessary ingredients. Make sure you have plenty of cooking oil, as the peanuts need to be fully submerged for the best results. Heat the oil to around 160 degrees Celsius. Don't have a thermometer? No worries! Just drop in a few peanuts; if small bubbles appear around them, that means the oil is ready to go.

Remember, oil that is too cold will make the peanuts greasy, while oil that is too hot can burn them. So, make sure your oil temperature is just right to get the perfect peanuts!

2. 2. Frying Process

After the oil reaches the perfect hot temperature, it's time to add the peanuts to the pan. This frying process doesn’t take long—just two minutes! Gently stir the peanuts to ensure they cook evenly and make sure they are all submerged in the oil for maximum results.

According to Chef Gungun, the key to achieving successful peanuts is to avoid excessive frying. "Just fry for two minutes to achieve the ideal crispy texture without worrying about burning," he emphasized. After the right amount of time has passed, lift and drain the peanuts to enjoy the perfect snack!

3. 3. Drain and Spread the Peanuts

After frying, the draining step is key to achieving perfect peanuts! Use a large strainer so that the oil drips off quickly, preventing the peanuts from being too oily. Place the peanuts in a wide container to ensure even cooling, maintaining their crunchy texture and preventing certain parts from becoming overcooked.

Instagram user, @hidayat_kin, added, "If frying in large quantities, avoid piling the peanuts in a narrow space, as those that are trapped can cook longer and risk being overcooked!

4. Tips from Netizens

In the culinary world, tips for frying peanuts have become a hot topic, especially after Chef Gungun shared his secrets. He emphasized that washing peanuts before frying is not the right step, as it can ruin the final texture and flavor. "There's no need to wash them before frying," he asserted while responding to a question from his loyal follower, @delijoy_cc.

Not only that, netizens are also eager to share their experiences, stating that this trick has proven effective in creating peanuts that are savory, crunchy, and free from a bitter taste.

5. Questions and Answers About Fried Peanuts

How long does it take to fry peanuts?

Peanuts should be fried for about two minutes. This time is sufficient to achieve a crispy texture without burning the peanuts.

6. Should peanuts be washed before frying?

Don't bother washing peanuts before frying them! The leftover water will actually prevent the peanuts from achieving perfect crispiness and can ruin their flavor. Enjoy crispy and delicious fried peanuts in this simple way!

7. Why should peanuts be drained in a wide container?

Peanuts drained in a wide container have their own advantages, as the cooling process becomes more even. This way, each peanut retains its perfect crispy texture, without any parts being overcooked. Experience the delight of perfectly cooked peanuts, where each bite provides unmatched satisfaction!

(kpl/wis)