Five-spice Peanuts (Chinese New Year)
Peanuts are a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture. Feel free to vary the basic recipe by experimenting with different combinations of spices.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
8 minReady
18 minLow Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
peanuts, unsalted
without skins |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
light corn syrup
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
chinese five spice powder
powder |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
peanuts, unsalted
without skins |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 59 | ml |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
light corn syrup
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
chinese five spice powder
powder |
*
|
Directions
Line a baking sheet with foil or wax paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat to dissolve the sugar.
Stir in the five-spice powder.
Bring to a boil. Let boil for several minutes without stirring.
When it reaches the "soft ball" stage remove from the heat.
Stir in the peanuts.
Spread the mixture out on the sheet.
Let stand until it has hardened.
Break into pieces.
Store in a sealed cannister.
