Glazed Five-Spice Cashews

By debrcovey

Ingredients

• Raw (unsalted) cashews (250g)
• Brown sugar (50g)
• 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice
• 1/2 - 1 tsp. dried chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Leave to cool.

Gently heat the sugar with the five-spice, chili, salt and 1 tbsp. water in a small pan until the sugar melts. Don't boil it or you'll end up with a hard lump of toffee.

Toss the cashews thoroughly in the spice glaze while it is still warm. Scoop out nuts with slotted spoon and scatter in a single layer onto baking parchment. Allow to dry completely. Store in airtight container.