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Thai-Style Spicy Kaffir Lime Peanuts

On a recent trip to Bangkok, we frequented the river bar at the Hotel Shangri La, which was always quiet.

Sitting there with a Passionfruit Mojito or a Lemongrass Gin + Tonic and snacking on these spicy, salty Thai peanuts was pretty much the perfect break from the never-ending pace of Bangkok. Reminiscing of that time I bring to you this Thai- Style Spicy Kaffir Lime Peanuts recipe.

Thai Style Kaffir Lime Roasted Peanuts Snack

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Hands down one of our favorite parts of Bangkok is the Chao Phraya riverfront. Lined with tall high rises and constantly bustling with everything from long-tail boats to barges and one-man rowboats, you could people watch for hours on end, preferably with a good long drink and snack, like these typical Thai peanuts. But you don’t have to be in Bangkok to enjoy them, you can people watch at the comfort of your front yard.

Recipe Ingredients

These are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:

  • raw peanuts
  • lime leaf 
  • lemongrass stalk 
  • dried chile de árbol crumbled
  • chili powder
  • kosher salt

How To Make This Recipe

These are the instructions that you’ll have to follow to make this recipe:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well coated. Roast until the peanuts are golden brown and everything is fragrant about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Go stock up on all your cooking essentials then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

Spicy Kaffir Lime Peanuts Recipe

The key flavors of green curry — kaffir lime, chili, and lemongrass — come together in these salty, spicy roasted Thai peanuts.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Servings 8
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces raw peanuts
  • 10 kaffir lime leaf sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium lemongrass stalk ends trimmed, outer leaves peeled then rest thinly sliced
  • 10 dried chile de árbol crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well coated. Roast until the peanuts are golden brown and everything is fragrant about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 601mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 462IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword thai bar snack, thai spicy peanuts
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