Let me start off by saying: I hate cashews.
Because of this my dad wonders whether or not I'm his kid, but I just tell him that it makes us a great team because he hates the peanuts in the mixed jars and I like them and I hate the cashews and he likes them!
These cashews are amazing.
My mom emailed me the recipe saying that they're awesome and I had to try them even though I despise the nut... So I did. Now I can't stop eating them. Thanks, Mom.
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
19-1/2 oz cashews (I used about a pound and a half, maybe a bit more)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 Tbsp red chili powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
a dash (maybe 1/2 tsp or more) of ground cinnamon (optional, but I did it and it's gooooood)
Whisk together the egg white and water in a large bowl. Add cashews and toss to coat. Transfer to a colander and drain for about 2 minutes.
In a separate bowl combine sugar and spices. Add the cashews and toss to coat.
Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes at 250˚F, stirring once half way through. Store in air tight container.
YUMMMMM!
