1. Clean the peanuts. Because fresh flowers are stained with a lot of soil, they need to be washed many times to clean them. Prepare two basins, one to hold water to wash the peanuts, and the other to hold the fished out peanuts. Just throw away the dirty water.
2. After washing the peanuts, add water to the pot and prepare to cook. Be careful not to cover the peanuts with water. Too much water will waste salt. Next, start cooking the peanuts over high heat, either using an induction cooker or a gas stove.
3. After boiling the peanuts for a while, add Sichuan peppercorns. You can also add star anise and other condiments according to your personal taste. Just put a small handful of Sichuan peppercorns, but too much will make your lips feel numb.
4. After closing the lid, wait for the peanuts to boil and then reduce the heat to low and cook slowly. This will help to cook the peanuts thoroughly.
5. After cooking for a while, turn the peanuts several times. When turning, use a flat spatula to put them up from the bottom. This will ensure that all the peanuts are heated evenly and cooked together.
6. Wait for the peanuts to boil for a while before adding salt. This will make it easier for the peanuts to absorb the salt flavor. It allows the salt to fully dissolve in the pot. Generally, two tablespoons of salt are needed for 2 pounds of peanuts.