Crispy Peanut Puffs Recipes

PEANUT PUFFS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients of Pastry Dough well to form a smooth, soft dough.
• Heat up a pan, toast the sesame seeds on a medium­ to low heat until they are slightly golden brown. Set aside.
• In a blender, lightly ground the roasted peanuts into a course texture. Transfer the peanuts into a bowl, add the sesame seeds and sugar. Stir to mix well.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the Pastry Dough into a thin sheet. Use a 1-3/4­ inch cookie cutter to cut the pastry into rounds. Take 1/2 teaspoon of the Peanut Filling and place it onto the center of a pastry round. Fold in half, pinch and press to seal tight. You may fold the edges to form into a puff shape as pictured above.
• Heat up a pot with the oil and deep fry the peanut puffs in batches, until they turn golden brown. Remove with with a strainer or slotted spoon and drained on a plate lined with paper towels. Let cool before storing in an air-tight container.

CRISPY PEANUT PUFFS

Steps:

• Combine ground roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, peanut butter, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir well then refrigerate.
• Cut pastry into 2'' or 2-1/2'' circles.
• To each circle add 1 teaspoon of filling; fold into half and pinch the sides to enclose the filling.
• Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
• Deep-fry the peanut puffs in oil over medium heat until the pastry is golden.
• Dish out and place on crushed kitchen paper to drain the oil.
• When puffs are completely cool store in air-tight containers.