I love almonds. The love affair started when I was a little kid, when my mum would pack us little nut bags for school excursions. Nowadays, I have a stash of almonds at my desk, where I chomp on them while on mute during conference calls. Today I introduce you to the adult version of almonds—Cayennne Spiced Almonds. Just as healthy as regular (read: boring, bland) almonds, these almonds pack a big flavor punch. Tempted? I introduced these spiced almonds at my last dinner party, and they were gone by the time I turned around. I didn’t realise that six people could eat almonds so quickly. They also store very well if they dont get eaten.
Cayenne Spiced Almonds 3 Comments
Jul 14, 2008
Ingredients
| 1 ½ | teaspoons cayenne pepper |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| ½ | teaspoon smoked paprika |
| ½ | teaspoon super fine sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons sea salt |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 ⅔ | cups blanched almonds |
Yields
1 ⅔ cups
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Directions
Combine the cayenne, cumin, paprika, sugar and sea salt in a large bowl and set aside. Put the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and stir for ten munutes, or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon, add to the spice mixture and toss to combine. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally and serve.
Credit
The Spice Bible
Filed Under
Appetizer, Food Gift Ideas and Thanksgiving Recipes
3 Comments
“This snack is good on it's ownsn in an asian salad, Here's one great recipe for an asian salad from wailana.com!
1/2 lb. uncooked fettuccini or any flat noodles
1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp. raw sugar or granulated fructose
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup tomato, cubed
Carrot slivers (optional)
1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Rinse in cold running water and set aside to drain well.
2. In a small bowl combine the green onion, vinegars, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl mix the vegetables together. Add the noodles and the vinegar mixture and toss well to combine. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
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—lillian, over 4 years ago
“I think you left a bit of the recipe out.”
—Alan, over 4 years ago
“It looks like peanuts.”
—flashing lights, over 2 years ago