Kuli Kuli

Name: Kuli Kuli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts, ground; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups peanut oil for frying

Crispy and savory peanut snacks spiced with ginger, cayenne, and garlic. Ground roasted peanuts are pressed to extract oil before being shaped and fried to a crunchy finish.

35 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

West AfricanAppetizerStovetopVeganHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts, ground
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups peanut oil for frying

Instructions

1

Blend 2 cups ground roasted unsalted peanuts in a food processor until a paste forms.
2

Transfer paste to cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess oil as possible.
3

Mix the dry paste in a bowl with 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4

Shape the mixture firmly into small sticks or rings.
5

Heat 2 cups peanut oil for frying in a skillet over medium heat.
6

Fry shaped pieces for 3 to 5 minutes until deep brown.
7

Drain on paper towels and allow to cool completely.

Questions

How long does Kuli Kuli keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kuli Kuli?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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