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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews & My New Favourite Flavor Combo

    Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews & My New Favourite Flavor Combo

    Dec 15, 2017 · Modified: Nov 22, 2020 · by Sarah Mir

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    Growing up in Karachi with it's brutal summers we were always admonished not to eat nuts (as they are warming) in the summer months. Come winter that embargo would be lifted and my father knowing cashews are my favourite would buy several kilos of them. A little excessive? Probably, but you couldn't convince him of this if you tried. I always had cashews roasted and salted, not realising that there a world of flavour that could be added on! My brothers wife Renae introduced me to homemade spicy roasted cashews and I was a little in love. There may have been some sibling tussling over her spicy roasted cashews. My brother is stronger, but I had just had a baby so sympathy win you know!? 

    I made her recipe several times, but over the years I seem to have forgotten how! It was while trying to recreate those cashews that I mixed the honey and ginger together, absentmindedly tasted it, and stopped in my tracks. The honey and ginger alone was so freaking good. Of course, since I am desi, red chilli flakes made their way into the picture. A few spoons of sesame seeds and several batches later I was doing my happy dance. And eating these spicy roasted cashews of course.

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    They are simple to put together, just whisk a few ingredients, toss in the nuts and bake for 8 minutes. Put them in a cute jar and they make for a great hostess gift. They are also a great gift for your friendly neighbourhood food blogger who totally thinks it's cool if you gift her recipes made from her blog. Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews with Honey & Ginger!

    Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews with Honey & Ginger!
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    4.25 from 4 votes

    Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews w Ginger and Honey

    Author: Sarah Mir

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups roasted cashews
    • 1 ½ tbsp freshly grated ginger
    • 2-3 tbsp honey (see notes)
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 ½ tbsp oil
    • ½ - ¾ tsp red chilli flakes
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
    • Whisk together all the ingredients except the cashews until you have a smooth sauce
    • Toss in the cashews and mix to coat 
    • Spread out onto a baking sheet, bake 5 minutes move them around and bake another 2-3 minutes until they look caramelly and done 
    • Let cool entirely before eating!!! They will taste even better!

    Notes

    I love it with 3 full tbsp of honey because I like the taffy like coating, but if you prefer your nuts less sticky go with 2 tbsp!

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    Comments

    1. klolszewski says

      December 16, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      Ummmm....this looks delish!!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 16, 2017 at 4:52 pm

        why thank you!

        Reply
    2. debi says

      December 16, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      These look delicious! I love cashews!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 16, 2017 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks Debi! Cashews are my favourite too!

        Reply
    3. Tara says

      December 16, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Cashews are one of my favorites. Love the combination of flavors in these. So perfect for the cooler months.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 18, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thanks Tara!!!

        Reply
    4. Dee Samaan says

      December 16, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      Mmm these look yummy!!!!!!!

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      • [email protected] says

        December 18, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thanks so much Dee!

        Reply
    5. Family Around The Table says

      December 16, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Cashews are my favorite and I always have them in the house. Can't wait to try this recipe!

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      • [email protected] says

        December 18, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Thank you!!! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Lisa Bryan says

      December 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      These sounds like the perfect snack - sweet and spicy. And anything with ginger always wins in my books!

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      • [email protected] says

        December 18, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Mine too! Thanks for popping by!

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    7. Shelly Barwick says

      December 17, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Oh my goodness! Those sound good. This is a recipe and treat that my family would love.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 18, 2017 at 11:33 am

        Hope you try it and like it, we are a little obsessed!

        Reply
    8. B says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:15 am

      Hi,

      Thank you for the recipe . Just one question, how long do these last in air tight jars ?

      Thank you
      B

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      • [email protected] says

        April 15, 2020 at 2:03 am

        Hi! I have kept these for upto a week (prepped them as party favours) - not sure beyond that!

        Reply
    9. Harvey says

      May 16, 2021 at 11:58 pm

      Hi every one i tried this lovely recipe with cashew and walnuts both great seal in thick zip bag or double if thin keep in fridge for a month

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 21, 2021 at 4:51 pm

        Hi Harvey! Thank you so much, am so glad to hear it!

        Reply

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