Makes 2 ½ cups.

1 tbsp peanut oil

2 ½ cups dry roasted peanuts or mixed salted nuts

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. When hot, add peanuts and all ingredients into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring all the time. Remove from heat, let cool and place in attractive tins or jars with recipes and a pretty bow.

Variations: 

Chile nuts: replace garlic and ginger with ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce