Kulikuli (Peanut Balls

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
African-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This African appetizer features Roasted peanuts, Peanut oil, or to taste, Onion, finely chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Kulikuli (Peanut Balls

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 786.1

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This African appetizer features Roasted peanuts, Peanut oil, or to taste, Onion, finely chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Oil for frying Grind or pound the nuts adding just enough oil to make a smooth paste.
  2. With wet hands, squeeze the mixture to remove any excess oil.
  3. Saute the onions, cayenne & salt in a tablespoon of oil until golden.
  4. Knead into the nut paste.
  5. Shape into 1" diameter balls adding a few drops of water if necessary to make them hold together.
  6. Drop the balls into hot oil or flatten & fry in a skillet.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the outsides are crisp

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 786.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 70.6g109%
Saturated Fat 9.5g48%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4896.4mg205%
Total Carbohydrate 20.5g7%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g41%
Sugars 6.4g
Protein 29.6g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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