Name: Spiced Pistachios
Cook time: Active time: 15 min
Total time: Start to finish: 15 min
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 cups unsalted shelled pistachios; 2 tablespoons olive oil

These pistachios make an unusual but addictive cocktail snack. The recipe was inspired by some versions we tried at Restaurant Sent Sov‭, in Saratoga, California.

Recipe information

Total Time
Start to finish: 15 min
Yield
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon curry powder

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

2 cups unsalted shelled pistachios

2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1
Line a shallow baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper.
Step 2
Stir together sugar, salt, and spices in a small bowl.
Step 3
Cook pistachios in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until a shade darker, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir sugar mixture into nuts and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until sugar begins to melt and coats nuts evenly, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer nuts to baking pan and cool.

TagsPistachio Nut Snack Starter Dinner Lunch Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Dairy Free Saute Gourmet

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