Thai Hot Chile-Lime Cashews

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Snacks

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 4 tsp Thai garlic chili paste
  • 1 lb. raw whole cashews
  • Zest of 4 limes, finely grated with a zester
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
  • 4 tsp sea salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300.

  2. Mix the peanut oil and chili paste together in a medium saute pan set over medium heat. Add the cashews, toss thoroughly and cook for about 2 minutes.

  3. Remove from the heat and spread the cashews in a single layer on a cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper. Bake until roasted and golden in color, about 15 minutes, stirring a few times as needed.

  4. Remove from the oven, immediately toss with the lime zest and juice, red pepper and salt. The finished cashews will be a bit wet. Let cool for at least an hour before serving.

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