Description
Learn how to boil peanuts 3 separate ways to make the classic Filipino snack, Niligang Mani. Satisfy your taste buds and salty cravings with this comforting snack! All you need is 1 pot, 3 ingredients, and very little hands on time!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. raw peanuts * (see notes)
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 10 cups water
Equipment
- Instant Pot or (or any electric Pressure Cooker) or Large Pot
- Spatula, for mixing
- Strainer
- If you’re using a pressure cooker, you’ll need to weigh down the peanuts. I do this with a steamer basket and a ceramic dish, but any heat-proof dish should work.
Instructions
- Pour the peanuts into a colander and discard any moldy peanuts. Give them a good rinse.
- Instant Pot: Add everything to the Instant Pot and mix. If you’re using a pressure cooker, you’ll need to weigh down the peanuts. I do this with a steamer basket and a ceramic dish, but any heat-proof dish should work. Cook on high pressure for 60 to 80 minutes, depending on how soft you want them. I cook mine for 65 since I still like mine with a bit of bite to them. If you like them soft, you’ll need to cook them closer to 80 minutes. Once the peanuts are done, allow the pressure cooker to slow-release for 30 minutes. Pour them through a strainer, drain the cooking liquid, then cool until easy to handle. These are best if served warm.
- Stove-Top: Add everything to a large pot, mix and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower it to a simmer and allow the mixture to cook for 3-4 hours, depending on how soft you like your peanuts. After 3 hours, test the peanuts to see if you need additional cooking time. Once the peanuts are done, pour them through a strainer, drain the cooking liquid, then cool until easy to handle. These are best if served warm.
- Slow Cooker: Add everything to a slow cooker, mix, and cook on high for 12 hours. Once the peanuts are done, pour them through a strainer, drain the cooking liquid, then cool until easy to handle. These are best if served warm.
Notes
- If you use green peanuts (fresh) instead of dried, the peanuts may cook faster. We have not tested this recipe with green peanuts, but we recommend only cooking for 3/4 of the time and then assessing whether or not you want to cook them longer.
- We prefer the Instant Pot because it’s much faster than the stovetop or the slow cooker.
- If you’re using a pressure cooker, you’ll need to weigh down the peanuts. I do this with a steamer basket and a ceramic dish, but any heat-proof dish should work.
- If you will not enjoy these peanuts that day they are made, you can store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow the peanuts to come to room temperature before storing them.
- Some recommend soaking the raw peanuts before cooking, but we found this unnecessary.
- These can be served cold, room temperature, or warm, but we prefer them warm.
- Peel the peanut and discard the shell before consuming.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Instant Pot or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino