{Cacahuates Oaxaqueños} Chile And Lime Mexican Peanuts Recipe
One of the most classic bar snacks you'll come across when you travel to Mexico are chile and lime peanuts. This version is a twsit on the Oaxacan style peanuts but adds a bit of lime, a touch of sugar, and some sesame seeds.
3cupsraw peanuts(or you can use roasted unsalted peanuts)
Instructions
To Make The Chile Lime Peanuts Combine the lime zest, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar in a large heatproof (glass or metal) mixing bowl and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved then set aside.Place the oil, dried chiles, and garlic cloves cut-side down in a large cast iron pan and heat over medium-low heat. Cook until the garlic is golden brown and everything is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Zest of limes, 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons canola, grapeseed, or coconut oil, 6 to 8 dried chile de arbol, 6 medium garlic cloves
Remove the chile to the bowl with the sesame mixture then add the peanuts to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the peanuts are toasted and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn the peanuts into the bowl with the lime mixture and use a couple of spoons to toss until the peanuts are really well covered. Let the peanuts sit aside until they're just cool so the flavors are set, about 10 minutes.