【Suzhou】Peanuts mixed with dried beans
Overview
Peanuts and dried tofu are also very favorite foods in old Suzhou, especially during the Chinese New Year, when the whole family gathers together to eat New Year’s Eve dinner. A plate of peanuts is a must to go with wine. It’s crunchy, fragrant, and tastes great! Peanut itself is a high-energy, high-protein and high-fat plant food. It does not contain cholesterol and trans fatty acids, and is rich in micronutrients, plant sterols, resveratrol, isoflavones, antioxidants and other substances. It has important health care effects and is an excellent substitute for dairy and meat foods. It plays an important role in balancing the diet and improving the nutrition and health status of Chinese residents. Today’s dish of peanuts mixed with dried tofu is specially added with lettuce, which makes the dish richer in texture. Moreover, peanuts are rich in fat, so adding lettuce will not make it greasy! Pour in a little balsamic vinegar and it is definitely a New Year dish not to be missed~
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Ingredients
Steps
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First, clean the dried beans and cut them into small cubes for later use.
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Peel and wash the lettuce and cut into small cubes.
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Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot and bring to a boil, add dried beans and lettuce, and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and drain.
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Add a little vegetable oil to the wok, add peanuts, turn to low heat and stir-fry. Be sure to stir-fry peanuts in cold oil. If you heat the oil in advance and then fry, the peanuts will burn easily.
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When the peanut skin is cracked and the color is slightly brown, you can take it out. It becomes crispy as it cools.
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Put the peanuts, dried beans and lettuce into a container, and add an appropriate amount of salt.
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Then add appropriate amount of sugar.
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Pour in an appropriate amount of balsamic vinegar and mix well.
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Pour a little vegetable oil into the pot and heat it up, pour it into the peanut mixture, and mix well again!
