Fani Zino's Spicy Almonds. Photography: Daniel Lailah.
Fani Zino's Spicy Almonds. Photography: Daniel Lailah.
Recipe

Spicy Almonds

The favorite appetizer and dessert of the Zino family members, which also found a place on Yehi's restaurant menu. Caution, it's addictive!

Ingredients for Spicy Almonds

  • 1.1 lbs (500 grams) almonds Blanched, whole
  • oil for frying

For the seasoning:

  • ⅔ cup (150 ml) olive oil with a dominant flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried Sudanese pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • coarse salt

Instructions

  • 1. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat to around 350F (170C) degrees and fry almonds until golden.

  • 2. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 325F (165C) degrees and line an baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • 3. Mix olive oil and cayenne pepper in a large bowl

  • 4. Remove the almonds from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl with the seasoned olive oil. Mix well, until the almonds are coated in the mixture.

  • 5. Spread the almonds in an even layer on the baking sheet and toast for fifteen minutes in the hot oven. Stir every 5 minutes at least, making sure the almonds don't burn.

  • 6. Salt the roasted almonds with coarse salt to taste.

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