SPICY ROAST NUTS

500g mixed whole nuts (picture a mixture of walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds)

105g sugar

45ml vegetable oil

2ml salt

2ml pepper

2ml cayenne pepper

7ml ground cumin

2ml ground coriander

2ml ginger

2.5ml hot chilli powder

 

Source: The Frog Commissary Cookbook

METHOD

Oven: 150C/Gas 2

 

Blanch the nuts in boiling water for 1 min, drain and while still hot toss with sugar and oil.

Let stand 10 mins

Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet

Bake 30-35 mins, turning every 10 mins.

When nuts are brown and crispy, put into a bowl.

Combine seasonings and toss with the nuts while still warm.

Cool and store in an airtight container.