Asian Spicy Sesame Nut Mix

Ingredients:

Asian Spice Mix with Sesame

• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons lightly salted soy sauce
• 1.5 tsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon Five Spice Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Nuts

• Vegetable oil to grease the baking sheet
• Protein of 1 large egg
• 1.5 tbsp. corn nuts
• 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
• 1 cup unsalted raw macadamia nuts
• 1 cup unsalted raw pecans
• 1 cup unsalted raw walnuts

Preparation:

1. Asian Spice Mix with Sesame:
   
   Combine sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, red pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 175°C and lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil.
3. Nuts:
   
   Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk until foamy. Add the corn nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecans, and walnuts and stir to coat. Add the spice mixture and stir again to coat.
4. Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a large bowl.