Spicy Almonds

Name: Spicy Almonds
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 cups whole almonds blanched; 1 cup sugar plus; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cups whole almonds blanched
1 cup sugar plus
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1

Walnuts, pecans and cashews can be treated in the same way with excellent results.
2

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over them. Saute until almonds become golden and the sugar caramelizes.
3

Remove almonds from the pan and toss in a bowl with salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container or tin.