No.076LegumesIn season Autumn
Fresh In-shell Peanuts Cooking Times
Start 200g fresh in-shell peanuts in 500mL cold water with 10–15g salt. Count 40–60 minutes after boiling begins: about 40 for firmer peanuts or 60 for softer ones. Check your preferred texture. This is not a timing guide for dried or roasted peanuts.
Cooking Times by Method
- Boil
40-60 min
Time after boiling beginsFor 200g fresh in-shell peanuts, use 500mL water and 10–15g salt. Start in cold water. Once boiling, reduce the heat but maintain a boil. Count 40 minutes for a firmer result or 60 for softer peanuts; check the texture you prefer.
Preparation
Use fresh peanuts in their shells. This timing is not for dried, roasted or shelled peanuts.
Common Mistakes
- Starting the timer with cold waterbegin timing once the water boils.
- Assuming cooking removes allergy riskdo not eat if you have a peanut allergy. Heating does not remove all allergens.

Storage & Use PlanTips & dates
Plan when to use it
Record when you bought or stored it and choose when to use it. Use your plan to organise meals and keep track of what you have.
Your planned date is not a safe-to-eat deadline. Follow storage instructions and date labels, and do not eat food showing spoilage.
Fresh In-shell Peanuts Cooking FAQs
How long to boil Fresh In-shell Peanuts?
Boil Fresh In-shell Peanuts for 40-60 min (Time after boiling begins). For 200g fresh in-shell peanuts, use 500mL water and 10–15g salt. Start in cold water. Once boiling, reduce the heat but maintain a boil. Count 40 minutes for a firmer result or 60 for softer peanuts; check the texture you prefer.
Cooking details & sourcesRead more
Cooking Time Sources
Listed methods have documented times and conditions. Use the portion size and preparation shown in each tip. Sources are in Japanese.





