{"id":13966,"date":"2020-09-17T17:01:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T08:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/?p=13966"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T07:43:52","slug":"there-are-two-kinds-of-raw-peanuts-raw-peanuts-for-boiling-vs-raw-peanuts-for-roasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suzuichi-s.co.jp\/s\/en\/13966\/","title":{"rendered":"There Are Two Kinds of Raw Peanuts! Raw Peanuts for Boiling vs. Raw Peanuts for Roasting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There Are Two Kinds of Raw Peanuts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Freshly Dug Raw Peanuts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Just harvested, juicy and full of moisture. Mainly used for boiled peanuts. Available only from around mid-August to the end of October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to boil freshly dug raw peanuts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dried Raw Peanuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to roast dried raw peanuts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Quick Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Freshly dug raw peanuts<\/td>Dried raw peanuts<\/td><\/tr>
Moisture<\/td>High. Juicy.<\/td>Low. Dry.<\/td><\/tr>
Main use<\/td>Boiled peanuts<\/td>Roasted peanuts,
butter peanuts,
peanut butter,
bean snacks, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/td>Boil right away, then freeze.<\/td>Keeps for over a year in the refrigerator.<\/td><\/tr>
Season<\/td>Mid-August to late October only<\/td>All year round<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about storing peanuts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order Raw Peanuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Freshly<\/a><\/p>\n

Freshly Dug Raw Peanuts<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mainly for boiling. A seasonal item available only from around August to October. You can order Omasari (\u304a\u304a\u307e\u3055\u308a), an extra-large peanut variety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Dried<\/a><\/p>\n

Dried Raw Peanuts<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mainly for roasting or simmering. Available by variety, including the premium Chiba Handachi (\u5343\u8449\u534a\u7acb).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

*Raw peanuts cannot be shipped overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Make Boiled Peanuts from Dried Raw Peanuts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, with a little extra effort! Because they are dry, soak them in water beforehand to soften them, and boil them longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Recipe] Boiled Peanuts from Dried Raw Peanuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

[Ingredients]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n