Peanuts and Slivers

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. peanuts, raw, shelled and skinned
  • 6 heads fresh garlic, peeled and sliced
  • Vegetable oil for French-frying peanuts and garlic separately
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Place peanuts in wok that has been preheated with oil to medium-high.
  2. Make sure there is enough oil in wok to cover peanuts.
  3. Stir peanuts constantly, being careful not to burn them.
  4. As peanuts begin to brown slightly, lower heat to simmer, continuing to stir, and cook until light golden brown.
  5. Drain peanuts well in wire basket and let cool.
  6. Place garlic in skillet preheated with 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil until it reaches medium-high.
  7. Stir garlic constantly to attain a consistent color and to prevent burning or sticking of garlic.
  8. As garlic browns slightly, reduce heat to low and continue to stir and cook until garlic is crisp and light golden brown.
  9. Drain garlic in the same manner as peanuts, breaking up any cluster.
  10. Cool.
  11. Combine peanuts and garlic and salt to taste.
  12. Store in airtight containers until ready to devour!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

283 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 22.9g 29% DV
Carbs 15.8g 6% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10158.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 74.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 208mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 28mg 2% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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