GRILLED FIG SALAD WITH SPICED CASHEWS

GRILLED FIG SALAD WITH SPICED CASHEWS image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2C sugar
1/2T butter
1/4t Chinese Five-Spice Powder
1C raw cashews
salt
1/4C canola oil
2T, toasted sesame oil
2T unseasoned rice wine vinegar
3T ginger; grated
3 scallions; finely chopped
1T toasted black sesame seeds
12 fresh figs; halved
2 heads of Bibb lettuce

Steps:

Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring sugar and 2T water to a boil over low heat, undisturbed, until a light amber caramel forms, about 5 minutes. Using a wet pastry brush, wash down any crystals from sides of pan. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and five-spice powder. Stir in cashews until evenly coated and scape onto prepared baking sheet; season with s/p and cool. Break up into small pieces once cool. Whisk 1/4C of canola oil with sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, ginger, scallions and sesame seeds. Prepare grill. Brush cut sides of figs with oil and grill over moderate heat until slightly charred (2 min. per side) and transfer to plate. Toss salad and serve