Mexican peanuts

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Garlic cloves; minced
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1teaspoonCrushed hot red pepper
½teaspoonGround cumin
2poundsDry-roasted peanuts
1teaspoonCoarse (kosher) salt
1teaspoonChili 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.