Orange Spiced Cashews Recipes

SPICED CASHEW-COCONUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Spray a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Spray an offset or other metal spatula. Stir together baking soda, cinnamon, and pepper. Combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is golden, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in cashews and coconut; remove from heat. Carefully stir in baking-soda mixture (it will foam up in pan), then pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Quickly spread into an even layer with spatula. Let cool and harden completely, at least 30 minutes. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 month.

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute cashews in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Store in an airtight container.

CRUNCHY ORANGE CARDAMOM SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
• Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
• Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Combine sugar, ground cardamom, and pepper; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
• Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

ORANGE CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken, carrots and celery in oil for 8-10 minutes or til joices run clear.
• Reduce heat.
• In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, orange juice, honey and soy sauce until well-blended.
• Stir into chicken mixture.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
• Stir in cashews.
• Serve over hot rice.