Kuli Kuli

Ingredients7

• raw peanuts500 g
• fresh ginger15 g
• cayenne pepper1 tsp
• ground cloves1/4 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• onion1 small
• peanut oil300 ml

Method

1. Roast the peanuts in a dry pan until golden and fragrant, then rub off and discard the skins.
2. Grind the peanuts with the grated ginger, finely chopped onion, cayenne, cloves, and salt to a thick paste.
3. Wrap the paste in a clean cloth and press firmly to squeeze out as much oil as possible; reserve that oil.
4. Knead the defatted paste until smooth and shape it into small rings, balls, or short sticks.
5. Heat the reserved oil with enough extra peanut oil for shallow frying until hot.
6. Fry the pieces in batches until deep golden and crisp, then drain on paper and cool completely before serving.