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.

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