Addictive nibbles to serve at sundowner time. In Zimbabwe at sundowner time it is traditional to get together with friends and have a few drinks, some snacks and lots of gossip!
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large garlic cloves -- very finely chopped
2 cups salted skinless peanuts
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne or chilli pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar -- (optional)
Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and
cook for a few seconds. Add peanuts, cumin, cayenne and salt; stir until
thoroughly combined and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from
heat; stir in sugar if desired. Serve warm or allow to cool and store in an
airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups. Enough for nibbles for 4 to 6.
Traditional Zimbabwe Recipes and those using ingredients available in Zimbabwe. A Truly African recipe collection. What are Zimbabwe recipes? Cuisine from a mixture of cultures both African and European. Enjoy this collection - which uses available ingedients.
Monday, 18 February 2008
Hot and Spicy Peanuts
Addictive nibbles to serve at sundowner time. In Zimbabwe at sundowner time it is traditional to get together with friends and have a few drinks, some snacks and lots of gossip!
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large garlic cloves -- very finely chopped
2 cups salted skinless peanuts
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne or chilli pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar -- (optional)
Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and
cook for a few seconds. Add peanuts, cumin, cayenne and salt; stir until
thoroughly combined and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from
heat; stir in sugar if desired. Serve warm or allow to cool and store in an
airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups. Enough for nibbles for 4 to 6.
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