Ginger Almonds – Alton Brown

  • 1 TBS ground ginger
  • 1 TSP kosher salt
  • 2 TSP olive oil
  • 1 TSP dark sesame oil
  • 1 dried arbol chile (stem and seeds removed, and broken into small pieces)
  • 1 LB whole natural almonds
  • 1 TBS less-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce

Oven: 250° F

  1. Combine the ginger and salt in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the arbol chile and cook, stirring frequently, until the chile begins to give off an aroma, 30 to 45 seconds.
  3. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently until lightly toasted, approximately 5 minutes.
  4. Add the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook until reduced slightly and the pan looks dry, approximately 1 minute.
  5. Immediately remove the nuts to the large bowl and toss with the ginger mixture.
  6. Spread the coated nuts into a single layer on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan to a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes or until completely cool.
  8. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.