Candlenuts candle nut, kemirie nuts, kukui
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An Indonesian waxy nut that looks similar to a large hazelnut. The candlenut is used for the flavor as well as a thickener. Typically the nuts are ground before use and should never be eaten raw. In Hawaii they are referred to as kukui nuts. Ingredient Substitutions raw Brazil or macadamia nuts |