Mexican peanuts
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Garlic cloves; minced | |
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 1 | teaspoon | Crushed hot red pepper |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cumin |
| 2 | pounds | Dry-roasted peanuts |
| 1 | teaspoon | Coarse (kosher) salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Chili powder |
Directions
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.