Green Tea Coated Cashews Recipe
Elevate your snacking experience with our Green Tea Coated Cashews, a delightful blend of crunchy cashews and the subtle, earthy flavors of premium sencha green tea powder. Inspired by the fusion of nutty richness and the antioxidant benefits of green tea, this recipe offers a unique and healthful twist on a classic snack. The green tea powder, rich in antioxidants and other health-promoting compounds, coats each cashew with a delicate layer that enhances both flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a midday snack or a party appetizer, these cashews provide a satisfying crunch and a burst of calm energy, making them an ideal choice for any occasion.
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Green Tea Coated Cashews
Savor the Green Tea Coated Cashews, where the rich, nutty flavor of perfectly roasted cashews meets the delicate, earthy notes of premium green tea. This crunchy, healthful snack offers a comforting yet invigorating experience, perfect for satisfying your cravings.
- Author
- Kiyomi Koike
- Cook Time
- 1.18 hours
- Servings
- 20
- Category
Snack
- Cuisine
Fusion
Ingredients
- 7 cups Cashew Nuts (or Walnuts/Mixed Nuts)
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1 ½ cups Sugar
- 2 tsp Coconut Milk
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine)
- 3 tsp Yu Sencha Powder
Directions
- Roast nuts on 2 baking pans in a 350° F oven for 10 minutes. Stir, then bake for 8 more minutes. Let cool.
- Beat Egg Whites until frothy, foamy peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, mix Sugar, Coconut Milk, Sencha Powder, and Salt.
- Fold sugar mixture into beaten egg whites. Stir in Mirin.
- Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
- Spread the cooled nuts on the lined baking sheets and pour the mixture over the nuts. Stir to coat the nuts evenly.
- Bake in a 250° F oven, stirring every 15 minutes until nuts are dry (about 1 hour).
- Remove nuts from pan immediately. Cool completely before storing.
