Contrary to what some in the West might think, peanut burger is not a hamburger made out of peanuts. Rather, it is a popular West African snack that is loved by kids and adults alike. Made by coating peanuts (also called groundnuts) and then frying them, this snack is easy, inexpensive and delicious.
Peanut burger is best stored in an airtight container, preferably a jar.
Ingredients
3 cups raw peanuts (groundnuts)
3 eggs
3 cups flour
2 or 3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
You can use already roasted groundnuts (peanuts). But if you have raw peanuts, you can roast or fry them yourself. For extra flavor, I start the frying process by first soaking the peanuts in hot water for 15 minutes, then I drain and dry the peanuts for 1 hour. Next, I pour in a nice layer of table salt in a pan and then I fry (roast) the peanuts in the salt until they are brown. Sieve out the peanuts in a tray and leave them to cool.
Break the eggs into a bowl and add the salt and sugar. Whisk together.
In a bigger bowl, pour in the roasted peanuts. Pour in 1 tablespoon of the whisked egg and toss the peanuts. Next, pour in 1 tablespoon of flour and toss.
Repeat the process until both the flour and the eggs are exhausted. This will give you finely coated peanuts.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the coated peanuts until they are nice and brown.
Your yusmmy peanut burger is ready.
