Brined And Roasted Rosemary Chile Almonds Food

BRINED AND ROASTED ROSEMARY-CHILE ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring kosher salt, 2 rosemary sprigs, 4 chiles, and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve salt. Add almonds and remove from heat; cover and let sit 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Drain almonds; discard rosemary and chiles. Spread out almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; add remaining 4 chiles and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Toss to coat. Roast almonds, tossing occasionally, until dried out and completely toasted through and fragrant, 45-55 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, pick leaves from remaining 6 rosemary sprigs. Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a small saucepan over medium. Working in batches, fry rosemary leaves until bright green and crisp, about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Add fried rosemary to almonds, season with sea salt, and toss to combine.
• Do ahead: Almonds can be roasted 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

ROSEMARY ALMONDS

Steps:

• Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F until they become fragrant and lightly toasted- about 8- 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl (big enough to hold all of the almonds).
• When the almonds are toasted done, toss them immediately with the rosemary mixture (while they are still hot!).
• Toss thoroughly.
• Let cool, and toss again to break them up a bit (the sugar will cause them to stick together until they cool, then they will stay separate).
• Store in an airtight container or serve slightly warm.
• NOTE: You can substitute any kind of nut, or a mix of nuts. Just make sure the nuts are raw and unsalted. You need about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds of nuts in total.