Boiled peanuts

Boiled Peanuts (Hawaii)

2 pounds raw peanuts
2 tablespoons Hawaiian rock salt
1 whole bhat gok (star anise)

Soak peanuts in water overnight, weighing down the peanuts with
a dish and a weight, like a large can of pork and beans.

The next day, wash and rub peanuts until the water is clear.
Put
peanuts in a pot with water about 1 1/2 inches above the peanuts.
(Hold peanuts down with your hand.) Add salt and bhat gok.
Cover
and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 30 minutes.

Taste for doneness.
Peanut should be medium to soft, depending
on the taster.
Cook 30 minutes longer for a softer peanut.
Let
peanuts stand in water for 1 hour.

Pour off excess water.
Package and refrigerate.
Boiled peanuts
may be frozen until ready to use or eaten right away.