Peanuts, Caramel Popcorn, Chile Garlic Sauce and Honey
serves 3-4 guests as an appetizer
Tools Required:
Two sheets trays
Tongs or spoon
Oven, –Fryer, optional
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
1 medium size head of cauliflower, picked into florets, not bigger than the tines of a fork
1# Brussel sprouts, stem trimmed off and cut in half, same size as cauliflower
2 Tablespoons local honey, plus more/less based on sweet preference
1 to 2 Tablespoons chili garlic oil, plus more/less based on spice preference
½ cup of Muzquiz Peanuts
1 cup Caramel Popcorn
1 teaspoon of vinegar powder, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Turn oven on and set temperature at 450 degrees.
Place cauliflower florets on sheet tray and roast approximately 9 minutes or until golden brown.
Place Brussel sprouts on separate sheet tray and roast approximately 9 minutes or until dark brown color develops.
Remove both vegetables from oven and place in the mixing bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve warm.
*** If using the fryer, sunflower seed oil is recommended with a temperature of 350 degrees. Cook vegetables separately in basket approximately 6-7 minutes or until golden dark brown.
***** I have heard good things about using an air fryer for this recipe
Chef John Brand 