Recipe: Moroccan spiced nuts

Ingredients

• 40 grams unsalted butter
• 60ml extra virgin olive oil
• 400g mixed nuts
• 4 large cloves garlic, bruised with the back of a knife
• 4 tablespoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons caster sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Method

1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large fryng pan over medium heat.
2. Add mixed nuts and garlic.
3. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
   
4. Drain on paper towels, discard garlic and place nuts in a bowl.
   
5. Place salt in a mortar and pestle and grind to a powder.
   
6. Add sugar and remaining spices and mix well.
   
7. Combine mixed nuts and spices and toss together.
8. Spread on a tray to cool before serving.