Spicy Fried Cashews
1/2 lb Raw cashews 1 c Oil, preferably peanut 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 ts Chili powder 1/4 ts Five spice powder HEAT A WOK OR LARGE DEEP PAN until it is hot...
Ingredients
- 1/2lbraw cashews
- 1c oil, preferably peanut
- 1ts salt
- 1/2ts freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2ts chili powder
- 1/4ts five spice powder
Directions
- 1
1/2 lb Raw cashews 1 c Oil, preferably peanut 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 ts Chili powder 1/4 ts Five spice powder HEAT
- 2
When the oil begins to smoke lightly, deep-fry the cashew nuts for 2 minutes or until they begin to turn lightly brown
- 3
While the cashew nuts are browning, start another frying pan heating
- 4
Remove the nuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and add them directly to the frying pan
- 5
HINT: Take the cashew nuts out of the oil when they are lightly browned as they continue cooking even after they are taken out of the oil
- 6
Save the oil in which the nuts have been cooked, as it can be used again
- 7
Add the salt, pepper, chili powder and five spice powder and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the cashew nuts are well coated with the spice
- 8
Allow to cool and serve with drinks