At first glance, this might look unusual to some people—especially with the soft shell and pinkish kernels inside. But for many, it’s a familiar and comforting snack.
👉 In English, this is called: Peanuts (and specifically here: Boiled Peanuts)
🌍 What Is It Called in Different Languages?
This humble food has different names around the world:
- 🇺🇸 English: Peanuts / Boiled Peanuts
- 🇫🇷 French: Arachides
- 🇪🇸 Spanish: Cacahuetes
- 🇲🇦 Arabic (Morocco): كاوكاو
- 🇸🇦 Arabic (Gulf): فول سوداني
👉 Same food… different names, same love ❤️
🧠 Step-by-Step: What You’re Seeing
👀 Step 1: The Shell
The outer part looks soft and slightly wrinkled.
👉 That’s because these peanuts are boiled, not roasted.
🌰 Step 2: The Inside
The pink kernels inside are:
- Soft
- Moist
- Packed with flavor
👉 Very different from crunchy roasted peanuts.
🍲 Step 3: The Cooking Method
Boiled peanuts are made by:
- Taking raw peanuts
- Boiling them in salted water
- Letting them absorb flavor
👉 The result? A soft, savory snack.
🤤 Why People Love It
- Unique texture (soft, not crunchy)
- Slightly salty and rich
- Very popular in street food culture
🌟 Final Thought
Sometimes the simplest foods are the most universal.
No matter what you call it—كاوكاو, فول سوداني, or peanuts—
👉 it brings the same feeling: comfort and flavor.