A good-to-the-last-bite snack! You’ll find them at almost every Filipino street vendor being sold in our hometown. Adobong mani(Salted Fried Peanuts) is made of dried peanuts, fried in a lot of garlic. Infusing them with high amount garlic and salt is basically what makes them so tasty, and they smell so good!
Ingredients: 3-5 servings
2 lbs. raw peanuts, shelled
2-5 whole garlic, cut in cubes
2 tbsp. fine salt
2 cups cooking oil
Cooking Procedure:
- Peel off all the garlics you desire to use, chop them into tiny cubes or use a mortar and pestle to crash them.
- Heat up the pan and pour a small portion of the cooking oil to fry the garlic till they’re golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Pour the rest of the cooking oil to the heated pan, slowly pour the peanuts, stir fry for 20 minutes or until the peanut skins turn golden brown.
- When done, use a slotted slotted spoon to remove the cooked peanuts from the pan. Place them on a colander to drain excess oil. Transfer peanuts to a large bowl. Add the fried garlic, season with salt and mix them thoroughly. These salted, fried peanuts are good eaten slightly hot.
Tip: Use coconut oil as an option for better taste and aroma. Some would also add “siling labuyo” (Filipino chilis) to the mix for a more exciting taste. chili powder is an option if siling labuyo is not found.