Fire and Spice Nuts

Name: Fire and Spice Nuts
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder*; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder (preferably chipotle); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large egg whites; 2 cups pecan halves; 2 cups walnut halves and pieces; 2 cups raw cashews; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup matchstick-size strips crystallized ginger

13 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder*
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder (preferably chipotle)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large egg whites
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups walnut halves and pieces
2 cups raw cashews
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup matchstick-size strips crystallized ginger

Directions

1

Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in center of oven; preheat to 225F.
2

Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper.
3

Stir first 7 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
4

Whisk egg whites in large bowl until foamy.
5

Whisk in spice mixture.
6

Add pecan halves, walnut halves and pieces, and raw cashews; toss to coat completely.
7

Sprinkle sugar over and toss to coat.
8

Divide nut mixture between prepared baking sheets; spread nut mixture in single layer.
9

Bake until nuts are toasted and coating is dry, stirring every 20 minutes, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
10

Sprinkle nuts with salt to taste, if desired.
11

Transfer nuts to large bowl.
12

Mix in crystallized ginger.
13

Cool completely.
14

(Can be made 1 week ahead.
15

Store airtight at room temperature.)
16

*A blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and ginger available in the spice section of most supermarkets.