Garlicky Buttered Nuts (can be made spicy too)

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Garlicky Buttered Nuts

 

8 ounces shelled almonds, cashews or peanuts, or a mixture

2 tablespoons margarine

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, crushed

salt to taste

 

Loosen and remove the almond skins by pouring boiling water over them and

refreshing in cold water.

Rub the brown skins off the peanuts.

Melt the butter and oil with the garlic in a heavy frying pan and toss the nuts

in it over a moderate heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are crisp and

golden.

Drain on kitchen paper towels and sprinkle with rock salt or regular salt. Serve

warm.

NOTE*  For Deviled Garlic Nuts, add a little cayenne to the salt.