Nov 11, 2011

Spicy Fried Peanuts

This is a mezcal-friendly snack.

Credit: Maxime Iattoni

SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS

1 dried chile de onza
1 tsp. kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 lb. skinned raw peanuts
8 small garlic cloves, peeled
1 tbsp. dried whole chiles de pequín

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toast chile de onza in a nonstick skillet over low heat. Remove and discard stem, then grind chile with salt in a mortar and pestle. Add lemon juice to chile mixture, mix well, and set aside.

2. Toast peanuts and garlic cloves in a skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes (shake pan to keep ingredients from burning). Add dried whole chiles de pequín and toast for 1 minute more. Transfer to a dish and drizzle chile-lemon mixture over peanuts.