Raw peanuts get pressure cooked with a bouquet of beautiful island aromatics, including our Hawaiian hot chilis and fragrant basil, for an irresistible snack served hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces raw peanuts
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sliced ginger
- 5 Hawaiian hot chilis
- 5, 1-inch strips of orange zest
- 3 star anise pods
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3 to 4 large basil stems or sprigs
- 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons shoyu
- Water
Preparation
Step 1
Sift through peanuts and remove any debris then rinse thoroughly.
Step 2
Place all ingredients in the pot of a pressure cooker and cover with water. Weigh down peanuts with oven safe plate or container. Lock pressure cooker lid and set to cook on high for 65 minutes.
Step 3
Safely release steam valve and allow steam to completely escape before opening pressure cooker.
Step 4
Drain peanuts and enjoy warm or allow to cool before serving.