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Those who love homemade snacks often wonder, “How to roast peanuts in a pan?”.The cost of nuts in the store is relatively low, but in composition, besides the peanuts themselves, there may be absolutely unnecessary additives. Therefore, it is better to try to make a delicacy at home.
How to fry peanuts in a pan?
Frying in the pan - the fastest way to handle nuts. At 1 kilogram of peanuts need 100 grams of sunflower or olive oil. The process of roasting is very simple:
- Pour oil into a thick-walled pan with high sides.
- Put on a large fire( or on an electric stove, heated to the maximum temperature) for about a minute.
- Fill the nuts and reduce the fire to almost a minimum( hot oil keeps the temperature for a long time, so the contents of the frying pan will burn over a high heat).
- Fry, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
Peanuts should darken and with a slight pressure it is easy to split into two halves. For your own comfort, try one nut to make sure it is ready. Then gently drain the hot oil. Those who do not know how to fry peanuts in a frying pan with salt, should do all of the above steps. Salt is added to hot peanuts, but after the oil has been drained.
Roasting, by itself, enhances the taste of peanuts. But for additional flavoring, you can add salt with spices, dried herbs.
Since frying peanuts in a pan without oil is impossible, people who watch cholesterol levels should pay attention to other cooking methods.
Roasting peanuts in the microwave
Of course, to get the nuts “like from a pack” you need to fry them in a frying pan. But if you do not want to spend a lot of time preparing snacks, then you should learn how to fry peanuts in the microwave. Immediately it should be noted that the nuts will not be fragrant, but the roasting process will take a minimum of time.
It will take:
- raw peeled peanuts: 500 grams;
- salt to taste;
- a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Pour the nuts into a deep saucepan suitable for use in a microwave. Sprinkle with salt, drizzle with oil and mix thoroughly. Turn the oven on at 1100 watts. The total cooking time is 7 minutes. But about 5 minutes after the start of the cooking process, it is necessary to mix the contents of the saucepan to obtain a more uniform taste.
When frying peanuts in a microwave, be sure to use containers with lids. Nuts tend to scatter. Inshell peanuts should not be placed in a microwave oven at all.
It is necessary to prepare for the fact that hot peanuts from the microwave will not have a characteristic roasted taste and smell. Hot nuts can even seem damp. But in fact, seven minutes is enough for full heat treatment of the product.
How to cook peanuts in the oven?
Oven - a great solution for those who do not like fatty snacks from the pan, and the taste of nuts from the microwave seems too bland. Before frying peanuts in the oven, you must prepare 500 grams of nuts, foil or oiled parchment.
- Heat the slab to 180 C.
- Spread the nuts in a single layer on foil or parchment.
- Salt.
- Put in the oven for 20 minutes.
Oven will also be an outlet for those who do not know how to fry peanuts in their shell. After all, when frying in a skillet, the shell will simply be oiled, and the nuts will remain moist from the inside. Increasing the frying time will cause the oil to burn. But roasting in the oven will take a lot of time, but the peanuts will turn out fragrant, not at all greasy, and will also be easily peeled from the shell.
Roasted Peanuts: the Benefits and Harm of
Many people call peanuts a nut and attribute its beneficial properties to it. But actually the peanut is a bean culture. Accordingly, its effect on the body is more similar to the effect of the use of peas, beans and lentils.
The calorie content of roasted peanuts is 627 kcal per 100 g. Ground nuts contain useful minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimal immunity. Due to the fact that a large amount of monounsaturated fatty acids( in particular, oleic acid) has been found in peanuts, it can be used even for people with elevated cholesterol.
Peanut normalizes cholesterol only if roasted without butter.
Despite its high calorie content, roasted nuts can also be consumed by those who are on a Mediterranean diet. The right set of products will help prevent coronary heart disease and reduce the risk of stroke. You can also give fried snacks to children. After all, the kernel of groundnuts are an excellent source of dietary protein and amino acids necessary for the growth and development of the child's body.
Roasted peanuts, the benefits and damages of which are scientifically proven, are recommended for the prevention of cancer. Peanuts contain high concentrations of polyphenolic antioxidants, in particular, p-coumaric acid. This compound helps reduce the risk of stomach cancer, by limiting the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. And another polyphenolic antioxidant( resveratrol) prevents degenerative nerve diseases, Alzheimer's disease, viral and fungal infections. Resveratrol can also reduce the risk of stroke by altering the molecular mechanisms in blood vessels. Reducing the susceptibility of capillaries to damage is achieved by reducing the activity of angiotensin, a systemic hormone responsible for the increase in blood pressure.
Of course, the beneficial properties directly depend on how to fry peanuts. If olive oil is used as an auxiliary ingredient, then a portion of roasted nuts will enrich the body with vitamin E. Vitamin E is the strongest antioxidant that helps maintain the integrity of the mucous membranes and skin, and also protects the body from harmful free radicals.
A hundred gram portion of roasted nuts will provide 85% of the daily norm of nicotinic acid.
Like any other product, peanuts have their own contraindications. In particular, it is not recommended to give nuts to young children, as the probability of developing a severe allergic reaction is high. Individual intolerance extends to both raw and roasted peanuts. Therefore, before you fry peanuts in a pan, you need to check whether there is an allergy. If you are hypersensitive, a few minutes after eating nuts, symptoms such as:
- vomiting;
- acute abdominal pain;
- swelling of the mouth and throat;
- shortness of breath;
- squeezing sensation.
If the above symptoms appear, it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance, otherwise the use of a snack can be fatal.
But even if a person does not have individual intolerance, it is worthwhile to fear a low-quality product. Raw peanuts are quite difficult to store, as they are very susceptible to fungal mold, especially Aspergillus flavus. This fungus produces aflatoxin: a powerful and dangerous carcinogen that can cause liver cirrhosis and cancer. If you know how to roast peanuts, then you can slightly reduce the level of toxins. But heat treatment will not provide complete protection against aflatoxin. Therefore, before buying a raw product, you must always smell and even try nuts. Infected peanuts will have a peculiar bitter taste.
So, scientific research on the question “is roasted peanuts useful?” Answers with a definite “yes”.Moreover, heat treatment of nuts only enhances the bioavailability of the above antioxidants.
