Chinese-style Salted Boiled Peanuts
Chinese-style Salted Boiled Peanuts are a simple, savory snack made by simmering raw peanuts in salted water, often with optional aromatics like star anise or Sichuan peppercorns. This humble dish is a popular street food and home snack across China, especially enjoyed during summer months.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Peanuts are naturally high in healthy fats and protein, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates. A typical 100g serving provides about 567 calories, along with key nutrients like magnesium, niacin, and resveratrol.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 828 kcal |
| Protein | 37.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 67.5 g |
| Fiber | 18 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 1050 mg |
| Magnesium | 270 mg |
| Phosphorus | 510 mg |
| Iron | 5.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 21.6 mg |
| Folate | 330 mcg |
| Manganese | 2.4 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike roasted peanuts, boiling keeps the skins soft and the texture creamy, making it a lighter snack. Nutritionally, boiling helps retain more water-soluble vitamins compared to dry roasting, and the preparation method is believed in traditional Chinese food therapy to be 'cooling' for the body in summer.
