There is just something special about home made food. Whether it be a simple sandwich, a full main dish meal or snack, nothing beats knowing that you put a labour of love into the food you are eating. Most times the meal tastes a bit sweeter than eating outside. I love nuts and Peanuts are my favorite, especially the small red Peanuts, they always taste better than all the other kinds. So mom traveled up country and as is the norm, they would not let her travel back without the usual 'gunias' sacks of food. Peanuts never miss from all the food that grandmother packs for her to bring back to the city. Roasting Peanuts is an art form that I would like to think that I have mastered over the years. It takes patience because you cannot rush perfection. If you cook on too high heat, the Peanuts will burn and be raw on the inside.There are many ways of roasting Peanuts but this recipe is how I have been roasting them for years and it works for me. But it requires a LOT of patience!The Peanuts come out crunchy and completely cooked on the inside. They may seem raw because there are no burn marks on the Peanuts but trust me, they are perfectly cooked. We call these awesome snacks Njugu in Swahili, they are one of the many famous Kenyan Street foods. You can buy ready made or you can decide to roast them so that you can give them the attention they deserve. The best part of roasting Peanuts/Groundnuts is EATING them! Go ahead grab some homemade crunchy Peanuts. Follow along on this journey on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
