Food glossary
What is Peanut?
Peanut — Also known as a groundnut or monkey nut. This edible nut is the seed of a member of the pea family, so is not a true nut. The pods mature underground and each contain two to four seeds. Peanuts can be roasted, salted and eaten whole or used in cooked dishes. They're used a lot in South-east Asian cookery - satay is a spicy peanut sauce served with small skewers of grilled meat and chicken…
Also known as a groundnut or monkey nut. This edible nut is the seed of a member of the pea family, so is not a true nut. The pods mature underground and each contain two to four seeds.
Peanuts can be roasted, salted and eaten whole or used in cooked dishes. They're used a lot in South-east Asian cookery - satay is a spicy peanut sauce served with small skewers of grilled meat and chicken.
Peanut or groundnut oil is widely used in cooking and in margarine manufacture. Peanut butter is made from ground peanuts.