Chinese Braised Peanuts (Hong Shao Hua Sheng / 红烧花生)
Sichuan and southern China — widespread traditional snack
Slow-braised raw peanuts in a soy-spice master stock with star anise, cassia, dried chilli, and salt — cooked 1.5–2 hours until completely tender and infused with the braising aromatics. Served warm or at room temperature as a drinking snack (xia jiu cai) or as part of a cold platter. The braised peanuts are soft, not crunchy, and deeply flavoured throughout.