Mexican Peanutsmexican, nuts, snacks 4 garlic cloves; minced 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 lb dry-roasted peanuts 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt 1 teaspoon chili powder In a large frying pan, cook garlic in olive oil over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add hot pepper and cumin. Mix in peanuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt and chili powder. Mix well and store in a covered jar or tin. COMMENTS: These nuts improve with standing. Just don't try to eat the chilies; they are for flavoring only. |
