Crispy Cashew Nuts (Icing Sugar, Spicy)

Microwaved Cashew Nuts. Easy snack to serve with drinks.

Recipe 1 for Crispy Cashew Nuts (Icing Sugar)
Ingredients for Crispy Cashew nuts:

• 2 cups cashew nuts 
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp icing sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil

Method:

1. Pour cashew nuts in a casserole.
2. Add 2 cups of water and sugar.
3. Cover it and microwave at 'high' for 6 minutes. Strain.
4. Put 1 cup of vegetable oil and cashew nuts in a heat resistant bowl.
5. Microwave at 'high' for 5 minutes. Strain.
6. Allow to cool and sprinkle with icing sugar.

Recipe 2 for Crispy Cashew Nuts (Spicy)
Ingredients for Crispy Cashew nuts:

• 2 cups cashew nuts
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• fine table salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp 5 spice powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder 

Method:

1. Pour cashew nuts in a casserole.
2. Add 2 cups of water and sugar.
3. Cover it and microwave at 'high' for 6 minutes. Strain.
4. Put 1 cup of vegetable oil and cashew nuts in a heat resistant bowl.
5. Microwave at 'high' for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Strain.
6. Quickly add 1/2 tsp five spice powder, chilli powder and black pepper. Mix well. Microwave for another 1 minute.
7. Allow to cool, sprinkle with salt to taste. Mix well before serving.