Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds

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A spanish inspired recipe by karen martini in her cookbook cooking at home". Great served with drinks and can be stored for about a week in an airtight container. For a gluten-free diet ensure the spices used are gluten-free."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 170c line a baking tray with baking paper.

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Melt the butter and olive oil together , using a large frying pan over a medium heat.

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Add the almonds and garlic.

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Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.

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Drain on paper towel.

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Discard the garlic and place the almonds in a large bowl.

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Using a mortar and pestle , grind the salt and coriander seeds to a powder.

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Add the sugar and spices.

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Mix well.

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Add the egg white to the spice mix.

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Add the almonds and toss well.

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Spread the almonds on the baking tray and toast in the oven for 5 minutes.

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Remove almonds from the oven and cool completely on the baking tray.

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Store the almonds in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, blanched almonds, garlic cloves, sea salt, coriander seed, caster sugar, ground cumin, dried chili pepper flakes, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, egg white