Fresh groundnuts dry-roasted in a pan until crunchy and aromatic, seasoned with salt, served as Rwanda's most popular street snack.
Instructions
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Place groundnuts in a heavy dry pan over medium heat.
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Stir constantly for eight to ten minutes, shaking the pan frequently to ensure even roasting.
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The nuts are ready when they turn golden brown and the skins begin to split, releasing a toasty aroma.
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Transfer to a bowl, season with salt while hot, and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.
Did You Know?
Groundnut vendors in Kigali markets wrap their roasted peanuts in small paper cones, and the rustle of these cones is a sound signature of Rwandan street life.
The Story Behind Amashaza
Groundnuts arrived in Central Africa through Portuguese trade routes from South America and became one of Rwanda's most important crops. Beyond snacking, they provide essential protein and fat in the Rwandan diet. Roasted groundnuts are the quintessential Rwandan street food, sold at every bus stop, market, and roadside. Their portability and long shelf life made them ideal travel food for merchants crossing Rwanda's hilly terrain, a tradition that continues today.
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