Deviled Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   pour boiling water over the almonds and let sit for a few minutes.
2. 2
   drain a few at a time and pinch off the brown skins.
3. 3
   dry the blanched almonds on a clean kitchen towel making sure that they are really dry.
4. 4
   in a heavy frying pan heat 1 or 2 tbsp salad oil.
5. 5
   the amount depends on the size of the pan but it really just needs to be a thin film just enough to prevent almonds from scorching.
6. 6
   over medium heat fry the almonds until they are beginning to get golden brown.
7. 7
   shake pan constantly to prevent sticking or stir with a fork. drain almonds on a paper towel, and while they are hot sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve hot.