Hawaiian Boiled Peanuts with Basil and Hot Chili

Ingredients

• 12 ounces raw peanuts
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup sliced ginger
• 5 Hawaiian hot chilis  
• 5, 1-inch strips of orange zest
• 3 star anise pods
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 3 to 4 large basil stems or sprigs
• 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons shoyu
• Water

Preparation

Step 1

Sift through peanuts and remove any debris then rinse thoroughly.

Step 2

Place all ingredients in the pot of a pressure cooker and cover with water. Weigh down peanuts with oven safe plate or container. Lock pressure cooker lid and set to cook on high for 65 minutes.

Step 3

Safely release steam valve and allow steam to completely escape before opening pressure cooker.

Step 4

Drain peanuts and enjoy warm or allow to cool before serving.