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Chinese New Year is one week away and for the past week, I have been busy making all the Chinese New Year cookies, munchies and snacks for the celebration.
Other than that, I have been crazy shopping for new clothes for little G (it’s a tradition that we wear new attire on the first day of Chinese New Year!), plus crazy spring cleaning the entire house.
These crispy, addictive and delicious peanut puffs are one of the popular Chinese New Year munchies.
Loaded with sweet ground peanut, wrapped up in a pastry dough and deep-fried to golden perfection, they are quite a treat.
Once you have one, you just can’t stop.
Try this recipe this year, and I am sure your family and guests will love you just so much more!
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 141 calories per serving.
What to Serve with This Recipe?
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Peanut Puffs
Ingredients
Pastry Dough:
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, soften
- 20 ml peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- oil for deep frying
Peanut Filling:
- 1 oz (25g) white sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- 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 (2.5-2cm) 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.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
..hello….would like to know if Puff Pastry (from the store) can be used, pls advise, tks
Yes you can but it’s not the same texture.
Hi, if the peanut puffs are not crispy, can I crisp them in the oven?
I don’t think so, you have to deep fry them.
Awesome website! ?
Thanks Zhen!
Hi ..can I check with u how much water do I need to add to the dough?thanks
You don’t need water, just follow the pastry ingredients and method.
Easy to cook.its amazing love it.I’m working in a 5 star hotel as a commi 1st Oriental section. I allways follow this website. Thanks rasa for easy recipes
Thanks Mridul.
I just weighed the peanuts and it’s only a smidget. Is there a possibility that is the right amount? Thank you.
You didn’t put the amount of water required if any. When I mixed the dough ingredients i just got a dry mixture
Hi, Bee Yin,
Can I use ready made crust dough, like Pillsbury’s, instead?
I am not sure I haven’t tried. Should be OK but I can’t guarantee results.
Hi Bee Yinn, I can’t get cake flour here – can it be substitute with plain flour? Or would that make it less puffy & crispy? Please advise. Thanks.
Hi Bee Yinn thank you for your peanut puff recipes. When I was a litter girl my mom used to made them during the Chinese new year time .
That’s great to know. Nostalgic food.
Hi Bee Yinn, your recent peanut puff looks nice, Will it be nice if bake it in the oven instead of deep fry ?
Appreciate your prompt reply
Deep-fry.