There Are Two Kinds of Raw Peanuts!
Raw peanuts actually come in two states: freshly dug raw peanuts, and raw peanuts that have been dried. Which one you need depends on how you want to cook them.
Freshly Dug Raw Peanuts
Just harvested, juicy and full of moisture. Mainly used for boiled peanuts. Available only from around mid-August to the end of October.
Dried Raw Peanuts
Freshly dug raw peanuts that have been dried. Mainly used for roasting, and also for frying in oil or making peanut butter and bean snacks.
Quick Comparison
| Freshly dug raw peanuts | Dried raw peanuts | |
| Moisture | High. Juicy. | Low. Dry. |
| Main use | Boiled peanuts | Roasted peanuts, butter peanuts, peanut butter, bean snacks, etc. |
| Storage | Boil right away, then freeze. | Keeps for over a year in the refrigerator. |
| Season | Mid-August to late October only | All year round |
Learn more about storing peanuts
Order Raw Peanuts
Freshly Dug Raw Peanuts
Mainly for boiling. A seasonal item available only from around August to October. You can order Omasari (おおまさり), an extra-large peanut variety.
Dried Raw Peanuts
Mainly for roasting or simmering. Available by variety, including the premium Chiba Handachi (千葉半立).
*Raw peanuts cannot be shipped overseas.
Can You Make Boiled Peanuts from Dried Raw Peanuts?
Yes, with a little extra effort! Because they are dry, soak them in water beforehand to soften them, and boil them longer.
[Recipe] Boiled Peanuts from Dried Raw Peanuts
[Ingredients]
- Dried raw peanuts: 350 g
- Water: 1.5 L
- Salt: 30–35 g (adjust to taste)
- A pot
[Directions]
- Soak the peanuts in water for 1–2 days to soften them. In summer, keep them in the refrigerator while soaking.
- Put all the ingredients in the pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 50–60 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, let stand for 10–15 minutes, then drain in a colander. Done!
If You Won’t Boil Your Harvest, Dry It.
For those growing peanuts, here is a simple chart of what to do with raw peanuts after harvest. In short: if you are not going to boil them, dry them for storage.
For more on drying peanuts, see Labor-saving peanut drying｜Indoor drying to reduce wildlife damage, rain effects, and workload.
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