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.
Ginger-Wasabi Roasted Almonds
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup - OR agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons wasabi powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 cups raw almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients, making sure to coat the almonds really well (and really evenly!).
- Spread the almonds out on on a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper. If there’s any liquid left in the bowl, use a spoon or rubber spatula to scrape it out, and drizzle it over the almonds.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, being especially careful to check the almonds on the edges of the pan. Those will burn first, so make sure to stir thoroughly each time. During the last 4 minutes, I recommend checking on these babies every minute or two, to prevent burning. You don’t have to stir every minute, but definitely check in. The variance in baking time depends on a lot of things. Larger almonds will need more time, for example. Humidity in your kitchen will also impact cooking time. Your ginger wasabi almonds are ready when the pan is on the dry side and the almonds have hardened a bit. If you taste one while it’s cooking, don’t worry if it’s a little bit chewy – they will get crunchier once they’re cooled. Trust me: I have burnt roasted nuts before, because I was waiting for them to get crunchy. Don’t be like me!
- Let them cool to room temperature – about 10-15 minutes – then transfer to your storage container of choice.
- Your ginger wasabi roasted almonds will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. And, I’ll be honest, I kept mine for a full week and lived to tell the tale. But officially, I am saying 2-3 days.
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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!