Chilli Ginger Nuts Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot (350 degrees F), 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the scallions, garlic paste, ginger, red pepper flakes and salt in a heatproof bowl. Stir well.
• Remove the oil from the heat and carefully add to the mixture. Stir to combine and set aside. Let the flavors sit to combine for 20 minutes. (This mixture can be made ahead of time, cooled completely and stored in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 2 days.)
• Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and add the hot noodles to a large bowl.
• Add the flavored oil, honey, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss well to combine. Add more soy or salt to taste.
• Garnish with sliced scallions and sriracha to taste.

Steps:

• Mix together the wine, cornflour and half the soy sauce in a large bowl, then tip in the chicken pieces and toss to coat. You can do this up to a day ahead and keep covered and chilled until needed. Heat half the oil in a wok over a high heat and fry the chicken for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides. Scoop out onto a plate.
• Heat the rest of the oil in the same wok and fry the peppers and spring onion whites for 1 min. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli, and stir-fry for another minute. Add the sugar, vinegar and the remaining soy. Let everything sizzle for 30 seconds, then tip the chicken and any juices into the wok along with the nuts. Stir-fry for another 1-2 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the spring onion greens and serve with rice or toss through some cooked noodles, if you like.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Mix together the butter, sugar and cayenne, then toss through the pecans, and season with salt if you like. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread out the nuts in a single layer. Cook in the oven for 5 mins. Give the nuts a good stir and cook for another 5 mins or until they are crisp. Remove and leave to cool. You can store the nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Finely chop the spring onions, a large piece of ginger and a whole red chilli and tip into a small dish. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil until smoking hot, then pour into the dish and leave to sizzle. Can be made a day ahead covered with cling film.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Whisk the egg white briefly to break it up. Add the spices and sugar, and whisk to combine. Add the nuts and stir or toss to coat.
• Line a baking tray with baking parchment, then pour on the nuts. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Roast for 10-15 mins. Use a spatula or spoon to break up and toss the nuts halfway through cooking. Leave to cool completely, then break up to serve.