Peanuts both roasted or boiled can make a good snack. Boiled peanuts are another tasty way to prepare peanuts, boiling them makes them salty. Many people cannot get enough of boiled peanuts. Also, boiled peanuts are not made from fully matured peanuts like the peanuts you might purchase normally. Some are even boiled in shells, whilst others are boiled without shells. It is not uncommon to prepare a little too much when it comes to boiled peanuts. Below are the most effective ways of reheating your leftover boiled peanuts.
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The Microwave Method To Reheat Boiled Peanuts
One of the most common and effective ways to reheat boiled peanuts is in the microwave. Most boiled peanut brands already provide instructions for reheating in the microwave. Also, the microwave is one of the quickest ways to warm up most meals. This way you can heat up your meal or snack in a matter of seconds. It is simple and easy to use the microwave. Although it may not be your best option the microwave is just as effective when warming up your leftover boiled peanuts. Apart from being simple, quick and easy you can reheat your boiled peanuts even when they are frozen. Follow these steps to reheat your boiled peanuts in the microwave.
- Put your boiled peanuts that you wish to reheat in a microwave safe dish. It is best to just reheat what you will need at the time because the microwave is best for warming up smaller batches.
- Cover your container using a lid or a paper towel, or something similar,
- Let your boiled peanuts warm up in the microwave whilst covered on high for about 30-45 seconds,
- Carefully check the peanuts to check their temperature,
- If they are not hot enough, you can microwave your boiled peanuts for an additional 15-second until they reach the desired temperature. Also stir your boiled peanuts around if you are warming them up in a bowl.
- Serve and enjoy your boiled peanuts when ready,
The Stove Top Method To Reheat Boiled Peanuts
Another effective way to reheat your boiled peanuts is on the stovetop. It is a much better option than the microwave. Reheating your boiled peanuts on the stovetop is another simple process but it takes a bit longer since you will have to prepare water on the stovetop and follow a process. If you have the time, the stovetop method is highly recommended solution that works well. Also using the stovetop method means that you need to thaw your boiled peanuts if they were frozen. Simply follow these steps to reheat your boiled peanuts on the stovetop.
- Let your boiled peanuts thaw first if they are frozen,
- Bring a large enough pot of water to boil on the stovetop,
- Make sure that you take out boiled peanuts that you want to have at the time,
- Once the water begins to boil, turn it down to a low simmer,
- Add your boiled peanuts and let them soak for several minutes in the water,
- Let your peanuts soak until they are warm enough,
- The longer your boiled peanuts soak, the softer they will become,
- Keep in mind that your peanuts may lose some of their saltiness during this process so be mindful of that. If they were too salty at the beginning, this is a great way to reduce their saltiness.
- Once they are warm enough from the boiling water, you can drain and serve your peanuts,
- Serve and enjoy,
Tips For Heating Up Boiled Peanuts
- It is important to consider how you store your boiled peanuts before heating them up on the stovetop or in the microwave,
- If the leftover boiled peanuts have been in the fridge, you can reheat them on the stovetop or microwave right away but if they have been in the freezer, you have to let them thaw before reheating them,
- Make sure that you follow the right procedure for both the microwave and stovetop for best results
- Also make sure that you heat up your boiled peanuts with the right heat both in the microwave and on the stovetop to maintain their texture,
The Best Way To Store Boiled Peanuts
- It is best to store boiled peanuts in the refrigerator or the freezer. They can last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge and for 6 months in the freezer.
- Take note not to leave your boiled peanuts at room temperature, they can quickly go bad, this is because they are heavy in moisture and can spoil much easier than traditional peanuts. Your boiled peanuts should not be left at room temperature for more than 24 hours otherwise they will go bad,
- Make sure you place your boiled peanuts in an airtight container in order to to preserve them when you place them in the fridge or freezer,
- Consider storing your boiled peanuts in the freezer sealed in a heavy-duty freezer bag,
- Be sure not to leave your boiled peanuts in the freezer for too long otherwise they might lose their due to freezer burn.
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Reheating Boiled Peanuts
Some of the Advantages of warming up your boiled peanuts include,
- You do not need to waste or toss out any of your leftover snacks,
- You can grab them as a snack at any time
- You can easily freeze and use them when you need a quick option,
- It is simple to reheat boiled peanuts,
- The flavour and texture of your boiled peanuts will not be jeopardized when stored and reheated appropriately,
- There are 2 ways of reheating boiled peanuts,
The Disadvantages of warming up your leftover boiled peanuts,
- If you do not follow the steps when reheating your boiled peanuts they might become soggy or too dry, or you may even burn them,
- The microwaves might make your boiled peanuts dry however, the stovetop is your best option,
- Boiled peanuts will not always be as they were when you first made them after re-heating , but they should be close enough.
