Spicy Garlic Peanuts

Name: Spicy Garlic Peanuts
Ingredients: Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 6 tablespoons chopped scallions, white and green parts; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups raw, skin-on peanuts; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sriracha; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons chopped scallions, white and green parts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups raw, skin-on peanuts
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Do ahead: Peanuts can be prepared three days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
2

Pour oil in a large saute pan and warm over moderate heat.
3

Add peanuts in a single layer and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until nuts start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
4

Stir in lime juice, fish sauce and sriracha, and cook for 1 minute to evaporate some of the moisture.
5

Remove pan from heat, add garlic, and toss well.
6

Add sugar and stir to dissolve.
7

Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
8

Transfer peanuts to a rimmed baking sheet and allow them to cool.
9

Transfer nuts to a bowl and stir in cilantro, scallions, and salt.
10

Stir to distribute ingredients evenly and serve.