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                                            Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    While Hugh seasons his peanuts with Old Bay seasoning and star anise, we found that simply salting the water yields a fabulous product. You can make this ahead; it keeps in the refrigerator up to five days. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup shelled boiled peanuts  |  
                                                2 tablespoons tahini  |  
                                                2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  |  
                                                1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley  |  
                                                1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon ground cumin  |  
                                                pinch of ground red pepper  |  
                                                2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                garnishes: olive oil, shelled boiled peanuts  |  
                                                pita rounds or pita chips  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until coarsely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides. With processor running, pour olive oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream, processing until mixture is smooth. Stir in up to 5 Tbsp. water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, for desired spreading consistency. Garnish, if desired. Serve with pita rounds or pita chips.                              | 
                         
                         
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