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Szechuan Spicy Peanuts / Sichuan Spicy Peanuts / Mala Peanuts

This Sichuan spicy peanuts are packed with spicy flavors from Sichuan peppercorns and is an amazing vegan snack.
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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups Raw peanuts
  • ½-⅓ cup Oil
  • ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns (whole)
  • ½ tsp Powdered Sichuan peppercorns
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • 4-5 Dried Sichuan chili pepper
  • ¼ tsp White pepper powder
  • 2 cups Water for soaking

Instructions

  • Soak the peanuts for 30-minutes. Drain the water completely. 
  • Add the peanuts and oil to a pan. Heat the pan on a medium flame and fry the peanuts till golden brown and evenly colored. This may take about 12-14 minutes. Drain in a paper towel.
  • Transfer the rest of the oil leaving just one teaspoon. Add the Sichuan peppercorns and whole dried Sichuan peppers. Fry for 30 seconds to a minute. Add the peanuts. Switch off the flame. Add the salt, sugar, Chinese five spice powder, white pepper powder, and powdered Sichuan peppercorn. Mix thoroughly.
  • Store in a airtight container. Serve as such or with a drink.