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Spicy Fried Cashews

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This American main features Raw cashews, Oil, preferably peanut, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 847.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This American main features Raw cashews, Oil, preferably peanut, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Raw cashews
  • 1 cup Oil, preferably peanut
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Five spice powder
Directions
  1. 1
    HEAT A WOK OR LARGE DEEP PAN until it is hot, then add the oil.
  2. 2
    When the oil begins to smoke lightly, deep-
  3. 3
    fry the cashew nuts for 2 minutes or until they begin to turn lightly brown.
  4. 4
    While the cashew nuts are browning, start another frying pan heating.
  5. 5
    Remove the nuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and add them directly to the frying pan.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    Save the oil in which the nuts have been cooked, as it can be used again.
  8. 8
    Add the salt, pepper, chili powder and five spice powder and
  9. 9
    stir -
  10. 10
    fry for 2 minutes or until the cashew nuts are well coated with the spice.
  11. 11
    Allow to cool and serve with drinks

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 847.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 85.0g131%
Saturated Fat 13.4g67%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4896.3mg205%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 10.5g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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