Name: Chile-Lime Cashews
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients: 4 cups raw cashews; 15 dried chiles de árbol; 10 makrut lime leaves, cut into 1/4" slices; 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chiles; 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest; Ingredient info: Dried chiles de árbol and ground ancho chiles are available at many supermarkets and specialty foods stores. Makrut lime leaves are sold frozen or sometimes fresh at Southeast Asian markets.

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Makrut lime leaves give this spiced nut mix its citrusy, floral notes. Can't find any? Just double the lime zest.

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Yield
Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

4 cups raw cashews

15 dried chiles de árbol

10 makrut lime leaves, cut into 1/4" slices

2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chiles

2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest

Ingredient info: Dried chiles de árbol and ground ancho chiles are available at many supermarkets and specialty foods stores. Makrut lime leaves are sold frozen or sometimes fresh at Southeast Asian markets.

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine 4 cups raw cashews, 15 dried chiles de árbol, 10 makrut lime leaves cut into 1/4" slices, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chiles in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread nut mixture in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until cashews are evenly toasted and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Let nut mixture cool completely on sheet on a wire rack. Transfer nuts to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, making sure to evenly distribute spices and zest. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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