Fastachi Roasted Cashews

Fastachi Roasted Cashews from Esplanda are a roasted nut snack. The product details give no seasoning, salt level, pack size or origin, so this copy sticks to what roasted cashews are generally like. Check the pack for specifics before relying on any of it. Roasting turns a cashew's mild, faintly sweet and buttery flavor into something toastier. Expect a dense, creamy bite with a light snap, and a gentle nuttiness that doesn't overwhelm a drink. Cashews are softer than almonds or peanuts and have less bitterness from skin, so they suit people who find other bar nuts too sharp. If these are salted, as roasted cashews often are, the salt makes them a natural companion to anything crisp or bitter. Serve them at room temperature in a small bowl, since cold dulls the roasted aroma. A shallow dish lets guests take them by the handful. They also work as a quick topping crushed over salads, stir-fries or rice dishes. As a drinks pairing, roasted cashews suit a few styles in particular. Lagers, pilsners and pale ales cut through their richness. Dry or off-dry white wines and sparkling wine do the same, and the salt, if present, lifts the fruit. Among spirits, a lightly oaked whisky or an aged rum picks up the toasted, caramel side of the nut. A gin and tonic or a whisky highball is a refreshing contrast. For a tasting board, serve them with firm cheeses or dried fruit.