Thai Cashews

These Thai cashews are packed with lots of flavour from makrut lime leaves, lemongrass and Thai chillies. I warn you now, these are very addictive!

Prep:
10
mins
Cook:
25
mins
TOtal:
35
mins
servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks lemongrass (tender white part only, chopped)
  • 5 makrut lime leaves, rib removed, chopped
  • 2 red Thai chili peppers, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 1/2 tsp honey
  • 2 cups cashews (raw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a coffee grinder, combine the chopped lemongrass, lime leaves and chillies. Blend until everything is finely ground. Add to a large bowl.
  3. To the bowl, add the lime zest, salt, avocado oil and honey. Toss in the cashews and stir very well to combine and make sure the cashews are nice and covered with the seasonings.
  4. Spread out the cashews on the lined baking sheet in an even layer and transfer to the oven to bake for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Let the cashews cool on the baking sheet and then transfer to a sealed container.