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There are many ways to quickly peel peanuts. This is done by frying, microwave or boiling water. Each method is good in its own way.
Do I need to peel peanuts?
Whether to peel peanuts or not, everyone decides for themselves. However, it is worth remembering that the husk of this nut is a strong allergen. In addition, it contains coarse dietary fiber. Therefore, allergy sufferers and people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract need to consume this product purified.
Gastroenterologists and nutritionists claim that groundnut husks are garbage that prevent the breakdown of starch and proteins in the body.
Unshelled peanuts are recommended to be eaten if a person is on a diet. In small quantities, the husk will act as a kind of brush that will cleanse the intestinal walls of everything unnecessary. However, the permissible norm is 5-10 kernels per day, since the nut has a high calorie content.
You can eat groundnuts with the husk. For most people, in this form it will not cause any inconvenience or complications. Before consuming peanuts with husks, you need to study who is at risk:
- tendency to allergies;
- liver diseases;
- gout;
- disturbances in the functioning of the pancreas;
- arthritis.
From all of the above, we can conclude that nut husks will not cause harm to people with a strong stomach who do not suffer from allergies.
Peanuts are not recommended to be consumed in any form while breastfeeding. Even if the mother does not have any negative reaction to it, the nut can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps or hives in the baby. Therefore, during this period it is advisable to completely abandon groundnuts.
How to quickly peel peanuts
Peeling a small amount of peanuts from the husks is not difficult. But when there are a lot of nuts, the process can be significantly delayed. If the product is used in cooking, it is fried. This way it is not only easy to clean, but also acquires an excellent aroma and taste.
To quickly peel peanuts at home, use a regular vegetable net, which can be purchased at any supermarket. If it has large cells, it is simply folded in half.
Nuts are roasted in any convenient way. Place them in a net, tie it and place it on a tray or wide flat dish. The contents of the mesh are processed, simulating movements as when kneading dough. After half a minute, the husk will be crushed and remain on the spread, spilling out through the mesh cells.
There is another way to peel groundnuts. To do this, a small amount of the product is placed in a bag or fabric pouch. Take a rolling pin and roll it without pressing too hard so that the kernels remain intact.Pour into a bowl and begin peeling the next batch.
How to peel peanuts at home
Peeling peanuts is quite a labor-intensive task, since the shell is tightly connected to the nut. It will be very difficult to remove it in the usual way. Painstaking work will require a lot of effort and time. Therefore, there are methods that will significantly speed up the process. The easiest way is to pre-roast the nuts. During heat treatment, the shell loses moisture, becomes brittle and easily peels off at the slightest mechanical impact on it. You can simply fry the product in a frying pan or in the oven, laying it in a layer on a baking sheet. Stir the nuts constantly so that they brown evenly.
There is also a method of cleaning using a microwave.
How to quickly peel peanuts by roasting
It is difficult to remove the husk from a raw nut, so to greatly simplify the process, it is roasted. They do this in two ways: in a frying pan and in the oven.
Frying in a pan
- Place a dry cast iron frying pan on the fire. Heat it well and pour the shelled nuts into it.
- Fry, stirring with a spatula and not leaving unattended for a minute. During the cooking process, the peanuts will change their original color to light beige.
- Remove the pan with nuts from the heat and remove the husks by hand.
Roasting in the oven
- The oven temperature is turned on at 200 °C.
- Pour the product onto a dry baking sheet and level it to form one layer. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Then stir and fry for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, cool and separate the kernels from the husks.
The husks from roasted peanuts are also removed in two ways.
Grinding in fabric
- The cooled nuts are poured onto a clean piece of cloth.
- The edges are gathered together and tied.
- They twirl the bundle in their hands, imitating rubbing between their palms, without squeezing too much so that the nuts do not break.
- The pure product is selected from the husk.
Rubbing by hand
- Two cups are placed on the table: one with roasted nuts, and the second empty.
- Scoop up half a handful of product and rub it with your palms.
- Clean nuts are removed from the husks and placed in an empty bowl.
How to Peel Peanuts Using the Microwave
Proper roasting in the microwave will help you quickly peel peanuts:
- Take a container with a wide flat bottom. Pour nuts into it and spread in an even layer. Maximum serving – 200 g.
- Place the dishes in the microwave. The power is set to at least 700-800 watts. Time starts for a minute.
- As soon as the device beeps, remove the nuts and mix with a wooden spatula. The procedure is repeated several times.
- The degree of readiness is determined by tasting 1-2 chilled nuts.
- The finished product is cooled without removing it from the container. Clean from the husk in any way.
How to quickly peel peanuts using boiling water
This method allows you to obtain the purest product, from which you can later prepare baking filling or peanut butter.
- Peanuts are poured into a ceramic or glass container.
- Pour boiling water over until it completely covers the nuts.
- Leave for 10 minutes.
- The water is drained and the swollen husks are removed from the peanuts.
How to use peanut shells
The nut shell should not be thrown away. If you have a garden or a summer house, it is used as fertilizer. The shell is burned, and the resulting ash is used when planting potatoes. A tuber is placed in the hole and lightly sprinkled with nut ash on top. Agronomists believe that this method will protect the seed from pests.
Scientists have developed an air purifying filter made from nut shells. The principle of operation lies in the microorganisms contained in this product. They break down toxic compounds into water and carbon dioxide. This installation is used in the production of paints and varnishes. The author of this invention, Mexican Raul Pindera Olmedo, is confident that this is an excellent biofilter that can be used in everyday life.
To prepare it you will need:
- 200 ml vodka;
- 4 tsp. husks.
Preparation:
The husk is placed in a glass container, filled with high-quality vodka and kept for 2 weeks in a dark place.
Usage:
For two weeks, take 10 drops of tincture every day, washing it down with half a glass of milk.
This is an excellent remedy for the prevention of respiratory diseases in winter and in the off-season. Strengthens the immune system.
Remedy for children who have a cold and have a severe cough
Ingredients:
- 200 ml filtered water;
- 1 tsp. peanuts in husks.
Preparation:
The nut along with the husk is poured with boiling water and left for 2 hours. Strain before use.
The prepared liquid is given to the child in equal portions throughout the day.
Conclusion
Quickly peeling peanuts is much easier than it might seem at first glance if you know how to speed up this process.Start eating groundnuts with 1-2 pieces. If there is no allergic reaction, you can introduce peanuts and dishes made from them into your diet.
