• Canola oil for frying
• 2 shallots, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rings (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 large egg white
• 1 1/2 cups cashews

Directions

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 300 degrees. Pour 2 inches of oil in a small pan; add shallots. Place over medium heat, and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate.

2. Step 2

   Combine sugar, salt, and spices in a small bowl. Whisk egg white in a medium bowl; add cashews, and stir to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture over nuts, stirring to coat evenly. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet; bake until fragrant and golden brown, about 28 minutes. Scatter shallots over hot cashews; let cool. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.