Egyptian peanut with shell

Egyptian peanut with shell Its fruits grow and ripen underground. When the flowers are pollinated, the stems bend and the flowers sink into the earth with their peduncle to give birth to peanuts.

Peanuts are also an excellent source of plant protein, although the latter are less complete than animal protein.

The pod naturally brittle, you can extract the seeds more easily.

Raw peanuts, more difficult to find, differ in taste.

Preperation:

To remove the red membrane, freeze the seeds for a few hours and then rub them against each other between his hands.

Use:

Peanuts can be used in different ways: their seeds can be ground, pounded, made into paste (the famous peanut butter, or peanut paste) or into oil. Peanuts go well with both savory (for example in Satay sauce) and sweet preparations (peanuts can enhance desserts or, crushed, replace almonds or pistachios in pastries). Peanuts (or peanuts) are collected by breaking the pod.

Conservation:

Roasted peanuts are easy to store as long as they are stored in a cool, dry place. Shelled, it can be kept for 3 months and 6 months in its pod. Raw, it should be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight package.

Packaging: resealable bag.