Deep-Fried Crispy Peanuts

Deep-Fried Crispy Peanuts

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Ingredients:

1 lb (500 g) peanuts, shelled
2 tsp salt, or to taste
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups (200 g) cornstarch (cornflour)
4 cups (1 litre) vegetable oil; uses about 3 1/2 fl oz (100 ml)

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Directions:

1. Place the peanuts in a sieve or colander and pour boiling
water over them, stirring constantly. Then marinate in a bowl
with 1 tsp salt.

2. Mix the eggs into a batter with half of the cornstarch and
the remaining 1 tsp salt. Add the peanuts and coat well, then
dust with the remaining cornstarch, shaking the bowl to separate the peanuts.

3. Heat the oil in a wok about 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius). Add the peanuts and deep-fry until brown. Drain well, cool, and serve.

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