CUMIN-AND-PAPRIKA-SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS

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Almonds were brought to Spain by the Moors, and they've featured in Andalusian cuisine ever since. Typically they are used as a thickener for sauces and, most famously, as the base of ajo blanco. Whole Marcona almonds are roasted with sweet or hot smoked paprika-I prefer to use sweet paprika, introduce a little heat via cayenne, and round it out with cumin and salt. In the event of a crippling Marcona almond shortage, regular blanched almonds will do the trick.

Provided by Talia Baiocchi

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon cumin, for dusting
1 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon sweet or smoked Spanish paprika, for dusting
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups blanched Marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and the cayenne. Add the almonds and toss to coat.
  • Spread the almonds out evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Transfer to a plate to cool for about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of cumin and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of paprika. Sprinkle this mixture over the cooled nuts. Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

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