“Can’t-Stop” Candied Peanuts!

WARNING: Do not make too much cuz you will eat them all way too fast!! These were my ultimate childhood treat. They are the perfect movie snacks, and pack up well as an edible gift for the holidays, or a hostess' gift. They are also vegan (if you use cocoa instead of Ovaltine) and gluten-free! ถั่วกรอบแก้ว
The peanuts are coated in crunchy candy coating flavoured with cocoa, and sometimes a little coffee. They're rolled in toasted sesame seeds which give you that munchiness of sesame snaps. Few snacks are more addictive than these and it only takes about 20 mins on the stove; no oven needed!
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitche...

[@PailinsKitchen]

IMPORTANT NOTE: Hi everyone! So glad to see so many of you have tried this recipe successfully! Although a couple of people have reported that their peanuts were still soft inside. If this happens it's likely because your heat was too high, and the sugar crystallized faster than the nuts could roast. I explain more about this in the written recipe on my website linked in the description above. Also, if you have questions about this recipe, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please tweet me, post the question on my Facebook page, or visit my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel. Also, before sending on any questions be sure to read the written recipe on the website and your question might be answered there. I often add extra tips and notes not covered in the video. As always, thank you for watching!

[@YohannesKristiawan]

Frankly, I think you are the smartest person I know that ever have a cooking channel. I mean you have the capacity to do greater things rather than just running a cooking channel on KZbin. Have you ever think about that? Anyway, I hope you'll do many great things in the future. Keep healthy and safe...

[@hugoh.9694]

The amount of sesame in the recipe elludes me. OR... it's a missing detail in the video. 🤔

[@zoidarkel8928]

OMG! I cant tell you how happy I am to see this recipe! I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mahasarakham over 30 years ago. I made it my mission to secure several bags of these every time I went on a 'tio'. I made your recipe and it transported me instantly. I've tried to make various versions of these over the years and always disappointed. The coconut milk was the key. Sublime! And even better with almonds (though I did very lightly toast them first). Big hit with the family. Kawb Khun Lai Lai!

[@8balllarrey878]

I am a professional cook too and I am so addicted to your videos and your personality. When I want to make my Thai dishes super, I always go to your videos. Keep it up and thank you

[@bradalsobrook901]

Store them in a mason jar??..... I'm gonna store them in my belly

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

lol!

[@lungpriau2190]

hahaha very good

[@angelinalemene2467]

Best place where to store the peanuts hahaha

[@sailsyeluri]

I am sure only a Nut can store more nuts :)

[@DisillusionedAcronym]

right? what "store"? THAT much is one sitting of snack! omnomnomnom.

[@shova012]

Hi Pai: I tried this out today and the candied peanuts were irresistible! "Can't Stop" peanuts is indeed the right name! Thank you and take care! Shova

[@toastrecon]

Hey! I think I found a solution for the "undercooked" peanut problem! I did this myself - I cooked them as directed, but probably rushed it a little. They came out good, but were soft and tasted a little off. I looked up a recipe for roasting peanuts in the oven, and used that, and cut down the time. What worked for me: I just left them on the baking sheet with the silpat, and then put them in the oven and turned it on to 350F. I set a timer for 10min after the pre-heated chime sounded. So, maybe like 15min total? I pulled them out and let them cool, and they're perfectly crunchy and have that roasted peanut taste.

[@UltraHanisah]

A recipe which I have all the ingredients at home right now! Definitely gonna make this soon Edit: I made this two times yesterday!

[@eastexotic]

I remember eating something similar in Singapore as a child. My mum added a tiny pinch of black pepper. Going to try this recipe. 🙏🏾

[@irisk934]

I wish my family was cool enough to give away Woks at Family raffles

[@eyebeebak]

it's only $10-15 at asian supermarkets. Raffles are like buy something for $10 so they got a wok for $10. LOL

[@i.m.madhavi]

L-O-V-E-D your recipe!!! I even tried half a batch in the microwave right before it turned all powdery. Both the batches taste amazinggg! Totally addicted!

[@randmayfield5695]

Good detailed coaching. The critical points, if missed, could cause an "Oh no! Something's wrong!" moment. Again, you have done a great job here. Thank you!

[@nessidoe8080]

Please feature more thai childrens recipes! Me and my little one would love that!

[@Splendorsway]

I was so glad to see your video in my feed. My favorite chef! Can't wait to try this recipe. My mother swears by korean cook ware.

[@aifesolenopsisgomez605]

I love that in Mexico, raw skin-on peanuts are really easy to find. I have a whole fresh kg just in my pantry for no particular reason.

[@madrasta420]

I'm not liking this!! Why??? Cause I don't have any in front of me to eat!! Now, I have to go and get peanuts and Ovaltine as if my day isn't busy enough so I can make this wonderful deliciousness!!! My day isn't busy at all.

[@larswesterhausen7262]

Maybe "keaw" because caramalized sugar looks a bit like glass shards.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Yes!

[@electroguy02]

I watched one KZbinr's recipe for tanghulu (basically crispy-sugar-coated strawberries) and I remember thinking they seemed to "shatter" like glass. I thought the description fit here too. I wish I could make these! But I'd probably destroy one of my cheap pots/pans in the process. XD

[@Gravitation3Beatles3]

that’s what i thought

[@jamessapam5949]

Thailand has a lot of varieties of snacks and finger foods. One of my favorites is the coconut chips.

[@myasiandailyfood3602]

I bought it when i was in bangkok, very nice. smell so good the moment pop it into my mouth.

[@sandrasmykla3533]

Thank you so much. I just finished made it, it beautiful and i can not believe that I done, u awesome 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Anione111]

Were you happy with the end result on your batch? I know there are various elements that may affect the end result. I had more clumps or sugar outside than on the peanuts. 1/3 of the peanuts had lost their skin during the process. The sesame did not stick on as well. The peanuts although not raw tasting, were not crisp, although the coating was.

[@henrilau]

Love this peanut recipe. Also love the attention to the details and nuances to make a tasty snack more tasty.

[@Jeffffrey0902]

Made this today and unfortunately, mine came out soft, too. A few tips: 1. I kept the heat very low, so I don't think the problem is the flame. It's the peanuts themselves, which are huge, about 2cm long. They didn't have enough time to roast before the syrup dried up. So go for the size in the video. 2. A non-stick wok will work better than a conventional one. Not that the sugar will burn, but I still lost quite a bit to my pan. 3. I did 300g of peanuts but I didn't scale up the sugar, and I find it sweet enough. Hope everyone succeeds!

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

Thanks so much for this! Might help out some people having trouble with this one ... Cheers! Adam

[@michaeltalala]

Made these for Lunar New Year for my family, and distributed them out in small bags. Everyone couldn't contain themselves to just 1 small bag! 🤣

[@pafouayang4837]

Just made these today. They turned out amazing! So addictive and yummy.

[@Pastadudde]

the way Pai yelled "Adam, quick" lmao

[@rudavalek]

Tiann N. Chong but why to hide his face?

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

@@rudavalek It's an ongoing thing :) (and I'm not nearly as pretty as Pailin :))

[@brianfromtheambar7944]

Forgive me if I've duplicated questions, but: (1)Can you sub witth coconut sugar? (B) Also, (for the adventurous): How about either red pepper instead of coffee, or pepper flakes instead of sesame seeds? Will the capsacin muddle up the sugar chemistry? (notice how I used "muddle" instead of *expletive delete*?)

[@michaelbrooks7096]

Hi Pai - this is definitely going to be my next attempt - I didn't eat them in Samui, never saw it but it sounds delightful. I love your techinical detail - well done, a true professional. Your face when the gas ran out was priceless.....!!! Thank you so much - looking forward to trying the glazed peanuts - sound delicious. You take care in Canada - lots of Covid cases there I'm sad to see. Hugs from Brisbane.... Michael

[@waynemerkle1517]

I taste is very good, I made two batches however is can get the sesame to clign to the peanuts. I waited to see wet spot but after 32 minutes I pulled it off the flame so it didn't burn. I am my waiting long enough.

[@brietham]

Oh my Lord I wish I didn't make too much of this. I probably ate most of this on my own. So good!!!! My husband is half Thai and loves it. I think next time I'll make this for my Thai mother in law.

[@guideguru]

I love ถั่วกรอบแก้ว so much and it nostlagia to childhood

[@kimnguyen4650]

OMG these candy peanuts are so good and addictive.... Thank you for sharing💜💕😋😋😋

[@SAIKORO93OTAKU]

We have a similar sweet here in Argentina called Garrapiñada which is basically peanuts coated in caramel with vanilla essence sometimes, the are sold everywhere, you can find street vendors on every corner and every park in my city and I agree with you, they are so addictive Now I can't wait to make this Thai version, thanks for sharing this recipe with us :3

[@anthonyfernando8212]

Thanks Palin, really looks delicious, excellent description. Will definitely attempt.

[@poonambhatia146]

Awesome video like always. I’m a huge fan. Your recipes are always appreciated whenever I make. Please teach the salted version with kaffir lime leaves. We bought them from Ching mai.

[@poonambhatia146]

Please reply Pallin.

[@pachang1206]

I tried and is super addicting!!!!! Love the recipe!

[@hsalle00]

I made this with almonds. It was amazing. Even though I messed up the sesame seed part.

[@newricekitchen]

It reminds me one of my favorite snacks in China. Looks so delicious and will try it for sure. Thank you!

[@MiniHutCooking]

My idol you always show delicious recipe and clearly presentation for making.

[@Gravitation3Beatles3]

i think tossing them in some spice powder at the end would be nice too

[@easynspicybyshamima5903]

I will definitely try this.Thank you for this recipe.

[@tanawat254]

Maybe this is called ถั่วกรอบแก้ว หรือ ถั่วเคลือบ, ที่ใช้คำว่าแก้ว(glass) เพราะว่าน้ำตาลที่ใส่ไปละลายเคลือบอยู่จะแข็งเป็นแผ่นใส(กรณีที่ไม่ใส่ส่วนผสมอื่นจะเห็นน้ำตาลเคลือบสีใสแววๆหน่อย)และเวลาเคี้ยวจะกรอบแตกเหมือนเวลาทุบแก้วให้แตกเป็นเศษเสี้ยวเล็กๆ. I think this is not difficult for you at all to translate from my Thai explanation to english lol.

[@avr198]

"Adam quick!" .... and Adam to the rescue!

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

lol - yep that's my job! (well one of them)

[@cashmerehazel21]

I've always thought Adam was a small guy. This video threw my assumptions off tangent!

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

lol! Yep I'm a 6'3" HTK minion :)

[@julierussell2981]

These are amazing!!! and so easy

[@bobbilynnsmith5146]

OMG, I am making this as soon as I can find raw peanuts! Yum!

[@ouichtan]

We have something similar in France called chouchou. The flavour is usually vanilla. It is indeed impossible to eat just one....

[@PailinsKitchen]

Chouchou!! Such a cute name!

[@MrSkeptikos]

We also have a similar street food in Argentina, also with vanilla. We called it praliné, which is confusing because in french the term "praliné" is a paste. The term praline, pronounced "pralin" would have been a better choice, as that is what almonds with caramelized sugar are called in France (correct me if I'm wrong). Spaniards have "almendras garrapiñadas", which is basically the same thing. Now, adding coffee and coconut milk and sesame seeds sounds great, I'll definitely try that.

[@shirleyyang4158]

Been waiting for this since I saw it on FB!

[@KK-ke7ic]

definitely I will give it a try. they look so delicious

[@itsyourboycharlie]

My favorite snack

[@mayumitoi877]

Hello Pailin, I really enjoyed your video on “can’t-stop” candied peanuts!! A couple of years ago I had spicy tom yum nuts in Japan and I fell in love with it. I have been looking for it in Canada since then but no luck, so now the only option for me would be to make it myself. It’d be so great if you could share a recipe for that. Korp khun ka!🙏🙏🙏

[@gozu9455]

there is no asian market where i live. 😅 i will definitely buy the skinned peanuts when i go to the next town over after quarantine is over. i love love these when i was younger.

[@tranthuylinh3340]

I think you might be able to find skinned peanut s in Mexican restaurant as well

[@slc12312]

When I was living in Thailand, I used to make these with skinless peanuts all of the time. The sugar sticks to most all of them and it really wasn't a problem. I never could find raw peanuts with the skins on them, so I used what I could get. If you can skinless raw peanuts locally without having to drive to the next town, I'd just buy those and give it a try.

[@gozu9455]

@@slc12312 i have two giant boxes of skinless roasted peanuts 😅 but they are presalted

[@slc12312]

@@gozu9455 hmmm, already roasted might not work since cooking them in sugar kind or roasts them, they might burn. But at least with the salt, you wouldn't have to salt them. Try a one cup batch and see. A simple recipe is 2 cups peanuts and one cup sugar, so you could just scale it down as an experiment. Then if it works, try her recipe. I think they would over cook though... now I'm curious, lol.

[@prakashsankaran4538]

Yeeey.....I have peanuts,ovaltine and coconut milk at home.....someone's gonna have a burnt tongue for sure...thanks Pailin for the lovely recipe

[@tingchaleunsakd5567]

Love this peanut cookies. I will have to give it a try. Looks easy to make 😁👍😋😋

[@kennyrogers803]

Yayyyyy!!! I LOVE PEANUTS!!!! Those candied peanuts taste so so SO GOOD..... Great recipe.... See u next time....

[@easysimplecooking7982]

ooooo, love it, mouthwatering and I am a peanut lover, so definitely will try making it, Thanks, Good Job 😀

[@jshvjshv7322]

Wow

[@SripraeSSM]

"แก้ว" (Glass) in ถั่วกรอบแก้ว come from the shine of sugar that melted and glazed the peanut, that's all my grandma told me

[@MLLL1234]

Looks delicious... might try in the future!!!

[@lungpriau2190]

Here in Europe Ovaltine is named "Ovomaltine" as i thought a swiss product. Seems these peanuts will make one adicted ;-)

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

Cool re the name! :)

[@kathrinphan]

Grown in Switzerland I belong to the ??% of swiss population who hates OVO (... and cheese, but hey, in stead of it I love marzipan and raisins) so I guess Nesquick, Caotina or just cocoa with some additional sugar powder would work great in my case 😅. Now I just need to find raw unpealed peanuts 🤔 ... Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.

[@michaelkondo5931]

I never had one it look so Delicious

[@mrmoshpotato]

"Don't eat these right now. It'll burn your tongue off!" LOL Looks delicious!

[@kidsplaytv4586]

Please give us more recipes specially agar agar recipes and cheese cake how to use agar agar in cheese cake u r awesome 👏

[@joyherting3705]

There should be an addiction warning

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Thank you for your wonderful recipe! I love peanut

[@matisahamid9832]

Thanks for your receipe. I'll try it

[@dunniam3168]

I will try it,🤷‍♀️ thanks!

[@KazWowza]

Hi there, I'm going to try this out! I've had them in Thailand before. So good! How long is this good in the jar for? I intend to make them to give away!

[@JBugz777]

Adam seems to be a happy fella

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

Doin' my best :)

[@mayenn2006]

I need help with this recipe, mine never re-crystalises. It remains gooey and sticky to the end. When left out to cool, it will remain shiny and stick to the surface below and I have to scratch off with a knife. I have done it FOUR! times now, varying different things but similar outcomes every time! Like, 😭😭! Help! - 1st time, I didn't have coconut milk, not something you see in my small town. I used unsweetened yoghurt. - The next time I tried condensed milk. - The next time I eliminated that part all together and used no milky thing. Decided this time to let it on fire for longer. Same problem, but with burnt gnuts. - Today I used just gnuts, salt, sugar and nescafe. The same problem but now the caramel smells and tastes kind of burnt even though gnuts are not. Where am I going wrong? Could it be that I am using the wrong pot?

[@skinnylegend-7330]

also i love the shirt!!! your merch is so cute

[@PailinsKitchen]

Thank you!

[@AJL04B]

Tq for the recipe. I might do this n sell it.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Yeah!! They sure sell well in Thailand!

[@itsyourboycharlie]

P’Pailin I think they named it ถั่วกรอบแก้ว is because the end result they look kind of shiny like keaw. 😁

[@PailinsKitchen]

Probably, I guess mine are not that shiny so it didn't occur to me!

[@itsyourboycharlie]

Some are shiny but some aren’t. I wonder what makes them shiny anyways

[@PailinsKitchen]

It would be if you let the sugar melt further. But that also makes them harder.

[@itsyourboycharlie]

Pailin's Kitchen I see. Thank you 😘❤️

[@hortangelskitchen]

Will love to show you how to do mine

[@junbecks]

I once toasted some sesame seeds to make hummus, not knowing they were already toasted. (Couldnt read the japanese label). Needless to say my hummus was extra dark. Lol

[@kenyabell2982]

Where is the recipe written out at? I want to make these for a job gathering?

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Linked below the video at hot-thai-kitchen.com/candied-peanuts/ Cheers! Adam

[@valerielim96]

Hi Pailin, Can you do fried chicken ligament!! I use to eat it at one of a cafe in Hat Yai!!

[@dalecharlesphoto]

Yum! Thanks

[@zakuradragon]

Lol Adam quick troubleshooting!

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

lol! "Da da DAAAAA!" :)

[@justanotherday5531]

That PAN! Must have one! Where can I get one?

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

It's on Amazon ("Kore King") but is crazy expensive - so maybe just look around your local Chinatown if you have one near you? Or if you find it cheap online (i.e. not $500) let us know :)

[@mg_williams]

And then cover it with chocolate :) would love to experiment with this

[@chompoonuchsrisuwan8927]

Hi,I'm from Thailand

[@chompoonuchsrisuwan8927]

The food in Thailand is quite delicious. I'd like to try making papaya salad with sticky rice. I want to say that it is very delicious

[@sunrel893]

If I were to make them more sweet and savory would I sub the ovaltine for say milk powder and maybe add onion powder, a bit of salt and chili flakes?

[@PailinsKitchen]

Sure! The same method for candying applies. You can change up the flavour however you like.

[@Anione111]

Did you try the savory version? The sugar will still be needed I suppose for the crunch.

[@suchartboontid2560]

We call them Ovaltine nuts where I live.

[@kupukupu5236]

Can i ask u , The beans need to be fried first?

[@bustingatdaseems]

Can you show us how to cook yum Kai dao?

[@duckwalter3502]

This looks so delicious ❤❤😍

[@theaussie7160]

Can you please show how to make salty plums .,,please please

[@kiteman357]

Ovatine was invented in Sweden in 1904 and was popular in the states by 1915. Soldiers were drinking it in the trenches. I think we know what Ovaltine is.

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

Because of your time in the trenches? :) It's called Milo as well and has many other names in many other countries, so not sure what you mean by "I think we know what Ovaltine is"? What country are you in atm? BTW if I wasn't half-British I wouldn't know myself ... Cheers! Adam

[@HABLA_GUIRRRI]

''super addictive..'' oooooh so thaaaat's greeeeeeat.. like my greeeeeeat biiiiig stoooooomach

[@BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS]

That WOK is over 500 dollars 😳

[@adamthehtkminion6750]

I know it's insane! I don't know how they get away with it ... Cheers! Adam

[@charmynzolayvar6326]

Hi Ma'am! Can I just use coconut cream? ☺

[@brentbrod6974]

These things are very tasty.

[@cindysanchez2316]

Love this recipe going to try where did you purchase your small gas stove ??

[@PailinsKitchen]

On amazon, it's listed in our kit here kit.co/hotthaikitchen

[@limsean9439]

Can we actually replace the peanuts with big anchovies?

[@zarma2k]

I want some ! Never try this

[@skinnylegend-7330]

yay im early again!!!! these look so good i have to make them

[@skinnylegend-7330]

i love how thailand (and malaysia, singapore and some other places im sure) use milo and ovaltine sometimes, growing up in australia i love them so much and its so cool to see other countries enjoying them too and seeing how they use them. in australia no one really does anything more than follow the package directions so its cool to see people use them in cool ways for a change aha.

[@eyebeebak]

Can i use Swiss-miss hot chocolate instead of Ovaltine?

[@PailinsKitchen]

I don’t know what that is, but if it’s a hot chocolate mix, yes

[@willyjimmy8881]

@@PailinsKitchen 🤨 dont know swiss mix?

[@namingsway]

I wonder how this would be with walnuts or cashews .

[@meiwang318]

These r good... gonna try it... 😋😋😋

[@sukeatilarr]

Is it possible to switch chocolate with curry powder? Making it savory.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Sure thing!

[@sophia.theoneandonly]

Can you make cheesecake with agar agar please.