Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Star Anise | not in our table | 0 |
| Mixed Nuts | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 whole star anise, broken into points
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons szechwan pepper
- 2 cups mixed nuts, toasted
Directions
1. Blend the sugar, salt, pepper and cinnamon in a bowl.
2. Finely grind the star anise, cloves and Szechwan peppercorns in a spice grinder.
3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate the husks, the combine with the sugar mixture.
4. Heat a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a bead of water on contact.
5. Add the nuts and toss until they are hot to the touch, about a minute.
6. Reduce the heat if needed to prevent scorching.
7. Sprinkle the nuts with half the seasoning mixture and shak the pan until the sugar melts and turns a dark caramlized brown, about a minute.
8. Add the remaining mixture and continue shaking the pan until the sugar melts again and coats the nuts.
9. (Do not use a spatula or a spoon for this process because the sugar wil caramelize onto it instead of the nuts.) Immediately turn the nuts onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
10. Use yoru fingers to separate the nuts when cool enough to handle, then let them cool completely.
11. Store in a tightly sealed, clean, dry glass jar.
Category:Mongolian Recipes
Category:Mongolian Snacks