Bambooshay Nuts

"During carnival in the islands,you're likely to hear revelers shouting "Bambooshay!" which means,"enjoy yourself, have a great time!" That's what you and your guests will be doing when you nibble these nuts." From "The Sugarmill Caribbean Cookbook" by Jinx and Jefferson Morgan

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 tin

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 8  cups  whole  dry roasted peanuts
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  tablespoons ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet.
2. Add the peanuts and 1 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat, constantly stirring until nuts are golden brown and sugar has carmelized - about3-4 minutes.
3. Remove nuts to a large bowl.
4. Add cumin and pepper flakes.
5. Toss to distribute seasonings.
6. Let cool,then toss with remaining sugar.
7. Serve immediately, or let cool and store tightly covered.