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Seaweed with Peanuts, Ningbo-Style
Seaweed with Peanuts, Ningbo-Style is a delicious recipe that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. The combination of salty seaweed and rich peanuts is addictive!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 12 ounces raw peanuts (shelled, skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup dried tái tiáo seaweed
Instructions
- Place the peanuts in a colander, and rinse. Shake off any excess water, and spread them out in a single layer to air-dry for at least 30 minutes.
- In a wok or wide, deep skillet over medium-low heat, add the oil and the peanuts. Gently and slowly push the peanuts around to heat them evenly and prevent burning. (You must use cold oil and low heat throughout the process, or the peanuts may burn.)
- As the oil heats up slowly, you will first see small bubbles in the oil, then some steam coming as the moisture in the peanuts cooks off. Stir continuously until you hear the peanuts start to make popping noises (like much quieter popcorn). Once that happens, stir-fry for 1 more minute. This should take about 10 minutes total. Remove the peanuts from the oil, and set them aside. The peanuts will continue to cook as they cool.
- Cut the seaweed threads into ½- to 1-inch (2cm) long pieces, then pull each section apart into thin strings. At the same time, closely examine it and make sure it’s clean.
- Add the shortened seaweed strips to the oil left in the wok, and continuously stir-fry using the lowest heat setting. The seaweed will slowly absorb the oil and become crispy. Once it all looks coated with oil and smells fragrant, turn off the heat. Add the peanuts back to the wok, and stir to combine. Serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.