Spicy Almonds

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil

2 cups blanched whole almonds

cup sugar plus

1 tablespoon sugar

teaspoon coarse salt

teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

Walnuts, pecans and cashews can be treated in the same way with excellent results.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over them. Saute until almonds become golden and the sugar caramelizes.

Remove almonds from the pan and toss in a bowl with salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container or tin.

This recipe yields 2 cups.

Yield: 2 cups