“BUBU Cooking” Series – Episode 11: Garlic Chili Cashew Nuts – A Crunchy, Buttery, Irresistibly Sweet-and-Savory Snack!

BUBU Premium Cashews Nuts are carefully selected from Binh Phuoc – the renowned cashew capital of Vietnam. Unlike the typically large and glossy cashews you often see, Binh Phuoc cashews are smaller, darker-shelled, and irregularly shaped, yet they possess a natural crispness, rich, deep, buttery flavor, and distinctive aftertaste. This is why BUBU cashews not only win over domestic consumers but are also highly regarded by international markets.

Today, let’s put a twist on things with Garlic Chili Cashew Nuts – a snack that is both familiar and addictively delicious, perfect for eating with rice or simply as a munchable snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need (Serves 2–3)

• BUBU Premium Cashews Nuts: 150g

• Palm Sugar: 40g

• Fish Sauce: 2 tablespoons

• Chili Sauce: 1 tablespoon (adjust to your desired spice level)

• Minced Garlic: 4 cloves

• Minced Chili (optional): 1–2 peppers (depending on desired heat)

• Minced Shallots: 1 tablespoon

• Cooking Oil: 2 tablespoons

How to Make BUBU Garlic Chili Cashew Nuts

• Step 1: Heat a pan, add cooking oil, and sauté the minced garlic, chili, and shallots until fragrant. Remove them and set aside to drain excess oil.

• Step 2: In the same pan, add the fish sauce, chili sauce, and palm sugar. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture slightly thickens into a syrup.

• Step 3: Add the BUBU Premium Cashews Nuts to the pan and stir constantly to ensure the nuts are fully coated in the sauce.

• Step 4: Add the reserved sautéed garlic, chili, and shallots back into the pan, and quickly mix until everything is well combined.

• Step 5: Turn off the heat, transfer to a plate, let cool slightly, and enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Snack

• Crunchy – Buttery – Boldly Flavored: The satisfying crispness of BUBU Premium Cashews Nuts combined with the sweet, savory, and subtly spicy fish sauce-garlic glaze creates an explosion of flavor.

• An “Addictive” Treat: Perfect for snacking, pairing with drinks, or even enjoying alongside a hot bowl of rice.

• Nutritious: Cashews are rich in protein, healthy fats, and minerals, providing a wholesome energy boost.

• Easy to Make: A simple recipe that only takes a few minutes to prepare, resulting in an attractive and delicious dish.

With BUBU Garlic Chili Cashew Nuts, you’ll discover a snack that is both familiar and excitingly new. The perfect harmony between the cashews’ crunchy richness and the deep, savory garlic-fish sauce glaze is sure to delight the entire family from the very first taste!