Fried peanuts with cold spinach

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   First, prepare an appropriate amount of fresh spinach, rinse it thoroughly in clean water, and set it aside. Next, prepare a small bowl of peanuts, and then prepare an appropriate amount of garlic cloves. Smash the garlic cloves, chop them into small pieces, and place them in a bowl for later use.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add cooking oil and salt to a pot of boiling water and blanch the spinach (this will help the spinach retain its bright green color). Once the water boils, add the spinach and blanch for 40 seconds. Remove and drain. Rinse in cold water and let cool.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Pour about half a pot of cooking oil into a wok and heat it over low heat. Then, add the peanuts and fry them in oil. Fry the peanuts until they crackle and turn golden brown, then remove them, drain the oil, and let them cool.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Chop the spinach on a cutting board. Prepare a clean large bowl, add minced garlic, salt, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, and Sichuan peppercorn oil. Stir it, then add the chopped spinach and cooled peanuts and mix well.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   A delicious appetizer is served perfectly.