These double-spiced ginger wasabi roasted almonds are the bomb, y'all. They're sweet, spicy, crunchy, snacky heaven.
Every Monday, our friend Rob comes over to watch an episode of MST3K or Riff Traxx, and every week he shows up with a fantastical snack. (Don't tell him, but we'd have him over even if he showed up empty-handed!) Last week, he brought a jar of homemade roasted nuts that his wife, Bonnie, made. They were sweet like maple but had a little cayenne kick. That sweet-and-spicy combo is the inspiration for these ginger wasabi roasted almonds.
The idea got into my head about halfway through watching The Last Shark, and I couldn't get it out of my head. And I'm delighted to say that these ginger wasabi roasted almonds are exactly how I pictured them. So flavorful, and satisfying. They appeal to my sweet tooth and my taste for spicy.
📖 Recipe
Wasabi Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons wasabi paste depending how spicy you want your almonds
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or more or less, to taste
- 1 cups raw almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Combine all of the ingredients, except for the almonds, in a medium bowl, whisking until the wasabi and ginger are dissolved. Add the almonds, tossing to coat really well. Spread the almonds out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with any leftover liquid from the bowl. It's going to feel like a lot of liquid, but trust. It will cook down beautifully!
- Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, being especially careful to move the almonds from the edges of the pan to the center. Those will cook first, so make sure to stir thoroughly each time. The variance in baking time depends on your almonds, your oven, your pan, humidity, etc. Your almonds are ready when the pan is on the dry side and the almonds have hardened a bit but are still slightly chewy in the middle. After roasting, cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the baking sheet.
- You can eat them now, or transfer to your storage container, then let them cool completely before storing.
📝 Notes
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Shelly Begarowicz
You know I've made candied almonds and peanuts for ages but never thought to make some savory ones. LOVE this idea of ginger wasabi roasted almonds! They sound like addictive little bites of sweet'n savory goodness! We are soooo gonna make these. If I don't burn them we'll take some pics.
Becky Striepe
Awesome! Can't wait to see pics!
Kristina
ah, another MST3K fan! :)
I love ginger and wasabi - this is a must try!
Becky Striepe
Yes! We even let Darrol watch select episodes. He is a Joel fan.
Vegan Heaven
Oh I love wasabi, but I've never thought of pairing it with almonds. This is such a great idea, Becky!! :-)
Becky Striepe
Thank you!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
I just have to try these! I adore wasabi, ginger and almonds. I think I actually have some wasabi powder and I bought a bag of almonds today. They were meant to be!
Becky Striepe
Hurrah!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Oooh! I love wasabi peas so I'd love these! YUM!
Becky Striepe
Ooh yes. I love wasabi peas, too!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
These sound so wonderfully potent! I love wasabi and ginger, but outside of sushi, have never had the two together. This looks like such a delicious way to enjoy them.
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Alisa! Enjoy them!
Cadry
I often buy flavored almonds from Trader Joe's (usually rosemary or truffle). However, I love the idea of making my own! These roasted almonds sound delightful!
Becky Striepe
Ooh I need to look for truffle almonds. That sounds awesome!