Chinese Crackerjacks Recipe

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Chinese Crackerjacks
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Ingredients:

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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.97 Kcal (1968 kJ)
Calories from fat 314.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.99g 54%
Sodium 406.65mg 17%
Potassium 432.87mg 9%
Total Carbs 33.36g 11%
Sugars 14.72g 59%
Dietary Fiber 6.68g 27%
Protein 11.82g 24%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 57.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 544.51 Kcal (2280 kJ)
Calories from fat 364.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.54g 54%
Sodium 471.15mg 17%
Potassium 501.53mg 9%
Total Carbs 38.65g 11%
Sugars 17.06g 59%
Dietary Fiber 7.74g 27%
Protein 13.7g 24%
Iron 3.4mg 16%
Calcium 66.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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