2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Five-Spice powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups whole almonds or pecan halves

Preheat oven to 300°F.

In a Nut Roaster or heavy bottom pan with a tightly fitting lid, combine butter, soy, Five-Spice powder, garlic powder, ground ginger and cayenne pepper.

Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently until butter is melted. Add nuts and stir until all are coated. Spread nuts in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.

Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.

Place pan on wire rack to cool; stir nuts occasionally while cooling.

Yield: 2 cups