Cozy up with these comforting peanuts recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.
Braised Grouper with Fermented Salted Peanuts is a captivating dish full of warmth and character. The tender grouper flesh melts in your mouth, enveloped in a rich, rich broth—where the savory fermented peanuts embrace the natural flavor of the fish, punctuated by the rich aroma of the spices, creating a deep dimension of flavor. Each mouthful offers a harmony of textures: the tenderness of the fish, the intensity of the salted peanuts, and a subtle sweetness that evokes memories of classic home cooking. This dish is more than just a dish—it is a comforting, warm, umami-infused elegy that invites another bowl.
After tasting this dish of fried clam meat at the "Lettuce Club", I was deeply attracted by its unique flavor. The tender clam meat is wrapped with salty and fragrant dried radish, the green and red peppers add spiciness, and the crispy peanuts are the finishing touch. The flavors are layered and it goes well with rice or wine. I went home and tried it repeatedly to adjust the delicious taste I remember. It is even better when rolled with lettuce, which is refreshing and rich.
The crispy golden outer shell protects the peanuts, which steal the show with their softness and savory flavor. Each bite presents a unique combination of rich peanut flavor and the thin, crispy egg shell: the perfect balance of crunchy and soft textures. A sweet and savory aroma wafts out, evoking memories of warm, simple home-cooked snacks. A spoonful of these peanut eggs is ready to be a loyal companion for afternoon tea or a delicious dip in various casual settings, providing a familiar yet addictive taste experience.
The beef is tender and tasty, paired with crisp cucumbers, garnished with crispy peanuts, red peppers and green coriander, and topped with hot and sour sauce. When you take a bite, the sour, spicy and fresh flavor bursts on the tip of your tongue, refreshing and relieving greasiness, a perfect dish for summer meals.
Hairy melon vegetable soup is a light, cleansing and nourishing bowl built around tender hairy melon, sweet dates and longan, and a fragrant mix of nuts, barley, lotus seeds, dried yam, lily bulbs, and solomonseal. Gently simmered until everything melds into a naturally sweet, comforting broth, then finished with salt to taste. This summer soup is cleansing and nourishing.
Dried squid is rich in high-quality protein and minerals such as calcium and iron, which can supplement essential amino acids for the body; lotus root is rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and enhance immunity; peanuts provide plant protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and the nutrients are fully released after boiling. The protein, dietary fiber, and various minerals in the soup work synergistically to nourish the spleen and replenish the deficiency while moisturizing the skin. It is a healthy and nutritious soup with both inner beauty and taste. Tips: If you want to save time and retain the taste, it is more convenient to use a pressure cooker! Compared with slow cooking, high-pressure stewing can make the ingredients release the freshness faster, and lotus root pieces and peanuts can be quickly cooked to be soft and glutinous, and the purine content is even lower, so it is more burden-free to drink~
The pig's trotter with fermented bean curd and peanuts is bright red and attractive, and the thick sauce covers the soft and rotten pig's trotter. It tastes salty and mellow, and the unique flavor of fermented bean curd permeates every bit of meat. The pig's trotter is tender and boneless, and the peanuts are dense and tasty. It is rich in collagen, protein and various trace elements, which can nourish the skin and replenish energy. It is a delicious and nutritious dish.
Traditional Teochew radish cake is usually deep-fried, but this twist is a fun twist! First, steam it to allow the sweet potato flour to blend with the shredded radish, Chinese sausage, and celery, locking in the soft, chewy texture. Then, pan-fry it until the crust becomes golden and crispy, while the inside remains soft and fluffy. The sweetness of the radish blends with the fragrant Chinese sausage and savory celery for a rich, complex dish. This homemade dish is both delicious and satisfying, capturing both traditional flavors and new textures!
Chicken Feet Soup with Papaya presents a unique blend of rich, savory chicken broth and the natural sweetness of young papaya. The tender texture of the chicken feet blends with the freshness of the papaya, creating a warm, comforting dish. Its fragrant aroma and clear yet flavorful broth make it the perfect choice for a nutritious and hearty meal for the family.
The moment this bowl of Nanchang mixed rice noodles is served, the aroma fills your nostrils. Each strand of rice noodle is coated in a glistening sauce, springy and chewy, with the rich flavor of the blended sesame oil and the spiciness of the chili oil. The crispness of the dried radish, the caramelized aroma of the peanuts, and the freshness of the cilantro unfold in layers in your mouth, becoming more fragrant with each chew. Its status as a national delicacy stems from the meticulous care put into this bowl of noodles: the blended oil is the essence of vegetables and spices simmered for 15 minutes; the blended soy sauce is a savory-sweet flavor achieved by simmering rock sugar and spices; and it's paired with readily available chili oil—every seasoning is carefully blended. This seemingly simple bowl of mixed noodles embodies an ultimate pursuit of the essence of everyday life; one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular across the country.