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Chinese Spice Boiled Peanuts

Chinese five spice braised peanuts are an easy, delicious and a surprisingly sweet low-carb snack!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 2 cups raw unshelled peanuts
  • 2 2 cups water or until minimum mark on the pressure cooker
  • 1 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
  • ½ ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 1 star anise
  • 5 5 cloves

Instructions

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  1. Put peanuts, water and spices in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Boil for 1 hour on a pressure cooker or instant pot on high pressure setting, or 3 to 4 hours in a pan with lid on medium heat. If using a regular pan, check on the water level occasionally and add more boiling water if needed. The peanuts should be fully covered in water at all times.
  3. When ready, turn off the heat and let the boiled peanuts cool in the pot for about 30 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, let the pressure release naturally before opening it.

Notes

  • I use gluten-free soy sauce. You can use coconut aminos if avoiding soy.
  • You can shorten the cooking time on the stove by soaking them overnight.
  • Boiled peanuts don’t change shape during cooking, the beans just get slightly larger from absorbing the water. If cooking in a regular pan, you can check if they are ready: they will mash with a light squeeze between your fingers.
  • Serve them drained from the liquid and warm. Keep them refrigerated in their water for up to 2 days, or freeze them in divided portions indefinitely.

Nutrition Information

Serving 30grams Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Net Carbohydrates 1g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 30grams
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Net Carbohydrates 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.