Cashew Ginger Cookie Twists Recipes

CASHEW GINGER COOKIE TWISTS

Steps:

• Beat first 4 ingredients until blended; beat in egg and vanilla. Place 1/4 cup flour and cashews in a food processor; pulse until cashews are ground. Add remaining 1-3/4 cup flour; pulse to blend. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture. , Divide dough in half; shape each into a 10-in.-long log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut each log into twenty 1/2-in. slices. Roll each slice into an 8-in. rope; shape each into a pretzel. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges are light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies in baking chips; sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Let stand until set.

CASHEW GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree everything together in blender.
• When it is as smooth as you like it, transfer to tightly lidded container and refrigerate.
• Heat gently before serving.

FRESH GINGER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat ginger, butter, and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll them in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft. Let stand on cookie sheets 1 minute and remove to racks to cool completely.

SPICED GINGER CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Stir together sugar, coarse salt, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
• Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Stir roasted cashews into egg white; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle sugar-and-spice mixture over nuts, and stir to coat. Arrange nuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool, or serve warm.

GINGER CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and brown sugar in a bowl.
• Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, and curry powder in a large, sealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken to the bag and toss until well coated.
• Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green onions and bell pepper to the pan, cooking another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the sauce mixture into the chicken and vegetable mixture; reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and bring to a boil; allow to boil until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add cashews and toss to serve.

GINGER-CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and continue cooking until onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and celery and cook until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to platter. Set aside.
• Add remaining teaspoon oil to wok. Add flour and stir over medium-high heat until just beginning to color, about 1 minute. Mix in broth, Sherry, soy sauce and mustard. Boil until slightly thickened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Return chicken mixture to wok. Mix in cashews. Cook until chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to platter. Garnish with green onions and serve with rice.