Anise Boiled Peanuts

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw peanuts, without shell
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 5 whole star anise
• 4 teaspoons szechwan pepper
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 inches piece fresh gingerroot (unpeeled, cut into 3 or 4 pieces)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 it is not necessary to remove the red skins from the peanuts. combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 2 reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• 3 refrigerate until ready to serve. will keep for several days in the refrigerator.