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Adobong Mani

Adobong mani is a crisp garlic peanut snack seasoned simply with salt.

30 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Adobong Mani

  • 1 kg raw shelled peanuts
  • 2 whole garlic bulbs
  • Fine salt, to taste
  • 2 cups cooking oil

How to cook Adobong Mani

  1. 1.Peel away the loose outer garlic skin, separate the cloves with inner skins intact, and lightly pound them.
  2. 2.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; fry garlic until golden and crisp, then remove.
  3. 3.Lower the heat and fry peanuts for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their skins turn brown but not dark brown.
  4. 4.Drain peanuts in a colander, season with fine salt, and toss with the fried garlic before serving.
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