{"id":"kuli_kuli_0ea4d263bf","slug":"kuli-kuli-west-african-peanut-snack","title":"Kuli-kuli (West African Peanut Snack)","description":"A popular, crunchy West African snack made from roasted groundnuts (peanuts), seasoned with ginger and spices, then fried until crisp.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups roasted peanuts (groundnuts), skins removed","name":"Peanut","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"roasted","notes":"skins removed","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 tsp ginger powder","name":"Ginger","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powdered","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp salt (to taste)","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)","name":"Cayenne Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"dough","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"17","usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"for deep frying","group":"frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the roasted peanuts in a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a very smooth, oily paste (similar to natural peanut butter).","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the roasted peanuts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Transfer the paste to a clean muslin cloth or cheesecloth. Squeeze the cloth forcefully over a bowl to extract as much of the natural peanut oil as possible. The paste should become firmer and less greasy.","group":"Oil Extraction","title":"Transfer the paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Oil Extraction"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the squeezed peanut cake into a mixing bowl. Add the ginger powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix and knead thoroughly to distribute the spices.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Place the squeezed peanut cake","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Take small portions of the dough and roll them into small balls or thin, stick-like rods between your palms.","group":"Shaping","title":"Take small portions of the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat the vegetable oil (mixed with any extracted peanut oil) in a frying pan to 180°C (356°F). Fry the kuli-kuli in batches until they turn a dark golden brown and become very hard. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per batch.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let them cool completely before serving; they reach their maximum crunchiness once cold.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove with a slotted spoon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"The key to crunchy Kuli-kuli is extracting as much oil as possible from the peanut paste before frying. They will harden further as they cool down.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Nigerian","West African"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["food processor","muslin cloth","frying pan","slotted spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["peanuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":20,"unit":"piece","note":"approximate number of balls or rods"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Kuli-kuli can be made days in advance and stored in an airtight container."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunchiness.","reheatingNotes":"Not recommended; best served cold/room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkuli_kuli_0ea4d263bf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=16f90b01-9e0c-45c4-bead-99416536c446","imageAlt":"Kuli-kuli (West African Peanut Snack) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peanut","crunchy","savory","west african","high protein","vegan snack"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kuli-kuli (West African Peanut Snack)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:29:30.068Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:29:30.068Z","related":[{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. 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