Which Cuisine Uses the Most Peanuts? A Global Culinary Comparison
                                
                                
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                                Peanuts are botanically legumes, not true nuts, but are a global culinary superstar. While many dishes worldwide feature this ingredient, the question of which cuisine uses the most peanuts is a subject of fascinating culinary debate, with contenders from West Africa, Southeast Asia, and China.