Spicy Sesame Cashews with Bacon
Craving an irresistible snack that packs bold Asian flavors and a smoky bacon crunch? These Spicy Sesame Cashews are roasted to perfection with sesame, soy, ginger, and a kick of chili, then tossed with crispy bacon. Simple to make, they yield roughly 5 cupsperfect for parties or movie nights!
- Difficulty: Simple
- Makes: roughly 5 cups
- Nutrition Info (per serving, 1 of 14 servings): Calories 290, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 5g, Carbohydrates 13g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 2g, Protein 11g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 209mg
- Total Time: 1 hour (cooling included)
- Hands-on Time: 10 minutes
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- Kosher salt, as needed
- Vegetable oil to lightly grease the baking tray
- 1 large egg white
- 4 cups of plain, raw cashews
- 1 cup chopped, cooked bacon
- Prepare the Asian sesame spice mixture:
- Combine the sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, red pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
- For the nuts:
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Lightly rub a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil.
- Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until frothy. Add the cashews and toss to coat evenly. Pour in the spice mixture and mix until the nuts are well covered.
- Spread the nut mixture evenly on the greased baking sheet. Roast on the middle rack, tossing once or twice, until deep golden, 15-20 minutes. Cool directly on the tray.
- Once cooled, stir in the chopped bacon and transfer to a serving bowl. Dive in and savor the addictive crunch!
This recipe has been updated to better acknowledge its source or provide additional cultural background. As a result, it may vary from versions that were previously published or aired.
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