Author Notes
A popular snack and pupu (appetizer) table staple, boiled peanuts in Hawaii are often flavored with star anise. This is a nod towards the Chinese population who settled in Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. —kikukat
Ingredients
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2 pounds
fresh peanuts, washed well
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1/4 cup
rock salt
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2
star anise
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2 quarts
water
Directions
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Place peanuts into large pot. Cover with water. Add salt and star anise. Bring to a rolling boil. Start timer (25 minutes) when water is at a rolling boil.
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Remove pot from heat, but leave peanuts in pot until they all sink to the bottom. Drain.
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