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Deviled Cashews
Crunchy fried cashews seasoned with fresh curry leaves, chile powder, black pepper, and caramelized onions make the perfect party snack.
👥 2 Servings👤 Sam Fore📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pot
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 3 Tbsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil in a large wok, pot, or high-sided skillet over medium-high. If using 1 sprig fresh curry (about 15 leaves), add to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until crisp, about ⏱️ 15 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer curry leaves to paper towels to drain.
. grapeseed or vegetable oil3 Tbsp
2
Cook ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced, in same wok over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onion to paper towels with curry leaves.
3
Place 2 cups raw cashews in wok and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8–⏱️ 12 minutes. Transfer nuts with slotted spoon to a large bowl; add curry leaves and onion. Sprinkle in 1½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp. red chile powder or cayenne pepper, and 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and toss to coat evenly. Taste nut mix and season with more salt if needed. Do Ahead: Nut mix can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
raw cashews2 cups. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more2 tsp
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