Raw PEANUTS -

Peanut is the fruit of the groundnut, a herbaceous plant or peanut tree whose pods ripen in the ground, where the roots usually grow. The peanut is used in different ways: its seeds can be ground, crushed, transformed into a paste (the famous peanut butter, or peanut paste) or into oil. Raw peanuts are uncooked, unroasted peanuts. They are often sold in their shell or shelled, but without any heat treatment. Raw peanuts are considered a source of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals. It is also possible to cook or grill them at home to make them easier to digest and improve their taste. Peanuts can be added to salads to give them a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. Peanuts can be used to make desserts like nougat or peanut butter. Peanuts can be used to make sauces like satay, which is a sauce made from peanuts and coconut milk, often used in Asian cuisine. Peanuts can be used to make dishes like chicken satay, which is chicken marinated in peanut sauce, or gado-gado, an Indonesian dish made with vegetables and peanuts. All in all, peanuts are a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen that can be used in a variety of savory and sweet dishes to add flavor and texture.