Mac's Kitchen - Chile Roasted Almonds Recipe

Chile Roasted Almonds

Description:
Rich and crunchy, these almonds are prepared like Spain’s Marcona variety: cooked in oil and generously salted.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups almonds
salt

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy large frying pan over medium heat.
Add chili powder and black pepper and stir to distribute evenly in frying pan.
Add almonds and stir to coat with oil-pepper mixture.
Cook until almonds begin to darken slightly and mixture is fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
Transfer mixture on to a baking sheet, sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
Cool completely before serving.

Rating: (1)

Added On: November 24, 2009