Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Peanut

Top flavour pairings and peanut recipes, revealed through the hidden methmatics of flavour.

Peanut immediately conjures the embrace of seed and the bracing kiss of fenugreek, but beneath its umami surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: sesame, bean, and even hints of hay. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. And the gastronomic enchantment begins when we seek out partners that allow these notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our findings reveal, for instance, how sambal's capsaicin tones can infuse with peanut, or how garlic's allicin notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the earthy aroma.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. maillard, earthy, and vegetal) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Seedy Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of seed is strongly associated with the flavour of garlic. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a garlicy flavour when pairing with the seedy aroma accents of peanut.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing peanut with garlic.

Harmonious Flavours Of Peanut

Just as our analysis revealed that seed and garlicy notes often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in peanut. For instance, the fenugreek notes of peanut are strongly associated with capsicum and tomatoey notes.

The accents complementary to the various notes of peanut can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of sambal offers many of the aromas complementary to peanut, including capsaicin and garlic aromas. Because the flavour profile of sambal has many of the of the features that are complementary to peanut, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of sambal across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with peanut.

Recipes That Pair Peanut With Sambal

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of peanut, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of peanut, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to peanut.

What To Drink With Peanut

The garlic notes in l' una rossa make it a perfect pairing with peanut. Likewise, the tomato flavours in tomato juice create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of peanut below.

Which Fruit Go With Peanut?

Choose fruit that resonate with its nuttiness or infuse with its earthy aroma. Red bell pepper offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Plum tomato add a gentle, oniony brightness, while green tomato introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace fruit that harmonise with peanut's earthiness. The addition of quince, with its subtle astringent notes, can complement the walnut beautifully. Green apple bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while pumpkin lends a fiery sensation.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Peanut), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.