Homemade Salt-Baked Five-Spice Peanuts Method

　　Peanuts are called the "longevity fruit" and are very good ingredients.However, one should be mindful that peanuts are high in calories; 100 grams of raw peanut kernels contain approximately 563 kilocalories. Thus, eating a handful of peanuts is equivalent to consuming the calories of a bowl of rice.Rice In today's preparation, Yeli found them truly delicious and ended up eating quite a few. Reflecting on it, she realized that today's ten-kilometer run would soon offset all those calories consumed. Although Yeli enjoys eating, she also loves exercising, so everything is still fine. So, although peanuts are delicious and highly nutritious, they must be consumed in moderation. Salt-roasted five-spice peanuts

Ingredients: 500 grams of peanuts, two star anise, two bay leaves,

a small bunch of Sichuan peppercorns, and an appropriate amount of salt.Star Anise Two pieces of bay leaf Sichuan Peppercorns A small handful of salt

Salt-roasted five-spice peanuts preparation steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Rinse the peanuts and add them to a pot with star anise, bay leaves, and enough water; soak for two to three hours.

3. Drain the water.

4. Transfer to a baking tray and sprinkle with an appropriate amount of salt; do not use too much salt as just a little taste is needed; excessive salt intake can affect health.

5. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius and continue baking for another 20 minutes.

Tip

The baking time should be adjusted based on actual moisture content; bake until they can easily peel off when gently squeezed. This way, after soaking in water, these peanuts are neither too crispy nor too hard, with a mild five-spice flavor and slight saltiness, making for an excellent taste.