Homemade groundnut oil

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*HOW TO  MAKE GROUNDNUT OIL AT HOME*

1.Buy the groundnuts

Of course, you will need some groundnuts that you can simply buy from any local store or market. The quantity of groundnuts depends on how much oil you will want to prepare. For instance, three full cups of peanuts will make one cup of oil.

2.Clean the groundnuts from their shell

This part usually takes the most time. However, there is always the option of buying groundnuts that have been shelled already. If your nuts have not been cleaned, you will need to break the shells on your own. Afterwards, you will need to remove the husk. To make the process easier, you should fry your groundnuts for around five minutes, or wash them in the cold water first, then warm water.

1. Soak your groundnut

This step is important to soften the groundnut – it will be much easier for you to work with them once they’re soaked. The groundnuts have to be put in a clean bowl, then put in warm water and left for ten to fifteen minutes.

4.Blend the groundnuts

Your groundnuts have to be blended after the water has been drained. For that process, you will have to use a blender or take them to the mill. Obviously, the blending process is more convenient and quick. You will have to do that until the mix of groundnuts becomes smooth, like butter.

Note ‼️

if you want to make the process easier, you should add one or two tablespoons of water. The water has to be warm, and make sure you control the amount you are adding – otherwise, the groundnut mix will be too watery.

5. Put your groudnut mix into refrigerator

Once your groundnut mix has become a paste, you have to put it into the container that is air-tight and cover it. Then, put the container in the refrigerator and keep it there for at least twenty-four hours. It is recommended that you not touch or open the container during this time – just leave it alone. Usually, after twenty-four hours. the oil rises to the top.

6. Separate the oil from the Paste

You will have to separate your oil from the paste by straining the oil in a separate bowl. You can do that with a sieve / Strainer . You will need to keep straining the paste until it is completely dry.

7.Store the oil in a reliable place

After your oil is extracted from the container, you will have to strain it until it becomes clean. Then pour it into another container, preferably a bottle or jar. Close it tightly and store.

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