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cashews gone soft...

I didn't tie the bag up properly so now i have 400g of soft cashews :(:(

Is there any way to crisp them up again....or any recipe that benefits from soft cashews? I usually put them in stir fries but I don't like them soft :(
August grocery challenge: £50
Spent so far: £37.40 :A

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  • Gingernutmeg
    Gingernutmeg Posts: 3,454 Forumite
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    You could maybe try a spiced nut recipe (something like Nigella's Union Square Bar nuts). They go in the oven so I'm sure they'd crisp up a bit - you could even bake them a bit more after tossing them with the butter etc, that'd probably make them crispier too.
  • Chris25
    Chris25 Posts: 12,918 Forumite
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    from TherecipeBox tips
    CASHEWS To toast cashews: microwave cashews on HIGH for 5 minutes, stirring after 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
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    Hi clutterydrawer,

    To freshen them up spread them out on a baking tray and put them into a pre-heated moderate oven for about five minutes. Leave them to go completely cold before storing and use as you normally would.

    Pink
  • that's great, thanks everyone :)
    August grocery challenge: £50
    Spent so far: £37.40 :A
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