Fried Peanuts with Lime

Ingredients

• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
• Salt
• 2 makrut lime leaves, very thinly sliced, or finely grated zest of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice or lemon juice
• 1 pound raw peanuts (2 1/2 cups)

Steps

1. In a bowl, toss the peanuts and lime juice; let stand for 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
2. Drain the peanuts and pat dry on paper towels. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a plate.
3. Add half of the peanuts to the hot oil and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to paper towels. Season with salt and let cool. Repeat with the remaining peanuts. In a bowl, toss the peanuts with the lime leaves, garnish with the shallots and cilantro and serve.