Blister peanuts are a somewhat old-timey snack, as this was a common way of processing peanuts to cook them and remove their skins in the days before thoroughly industrialized food. The peanuts could be shelled mechanically, then soaked, drained, and fried, during which process the skins would come off quite easily. Salt denatures oil, so it is probably better not to soak the peanuts in salt water.
It is very easy to overcook the peanuts. Use a thermometer and keep the oil around 375°F. If you have a deep fryer this is certainly a reasonable application for it, of course. Time the peanuts in the oil and remove them after 3.5 to 4 minutes. They may not show much color, but once they come out of the oil and cool they will start to color, and how much they color may be a surprise.
Makes a pound of blister peanuts.
Equipment:
• large mixing bowl
• collander or large strainer
• medium to large saucepan and deep-fry thermometer
• slotted spoon, spider, or fry-basket
• deep fryer (optional)
• plate or wide bowl lined with paper towel
Ingredients:
1 lb peanuts raw, without shell or skin
2 cup water boiling
1-2 cup frying oil peanut, canola, grapeseed, cottonseed
to taste salt
Procedure:
1. Place the peanuts in the mixing bowl.
2. Pour the boiling water over the peanuts.
3. Allow the peanuts to sit in the water for 30 minutes.
4. Drain the peanuts and set the collander in the bowl, allowing the peanuts to drain for 30 minutes.
5. Set up the fry pot or deep fryer with adequate oil. Especially if using a saucepan, you may choose to do the peanuts in batches, minimizing the amount of oil required.
6. Once the oil in the fryer has reached 375°F, add the peanuts.
7. Allow the peanuts to fry for no more than 4 minutes.
8. Remove the peanuts from the oil, allow them to drain, then place them on a paper towel on a plate and salt them or otherwise season them as desired.
9. Allow the peanuts to cool completely before storing in an air tight container in a dark place at room temperature.
10. These peanuts are best consumed within 2-4 weeks.
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