Cashew Snack
Ingredients
Directions
Make the syrup
Place the first three ingredients in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
Fry and serve
Deep fry the cashews for 8–10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Remove with a strainer and drain on paper towels.
Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cashew | 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) | 157 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Raw cashews
- Provide the nut base that becomes crisp and golden when fried.
- Sugar
- Dissolves into the water to form a syrup that coats the cashews and adds sweetness.
- Water
- Dissolves the sugar so it can form a syrup in the saucepan.
The step that matters
Frying until golden brown. Cashews can darken quickly in hot oil and turn bitter once over-browned, so color and timing both need watching. Drain them well so excess oil and syrup do not remain on the surface.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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