Best Microwave Blanched Almonds Recipes
BLANCHED ALMONDS
Need skinned almonds for a recipe? It's easy to blanch them at home using the almonds you already have on hand. My preference is using the microwave for convenience, but I give stovetop directions too.Makes 1 cup blanched almonds
Provided by Cadry Nelson
Categories Snack
Time 14m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put almonds in a bowl. Cover with water.
- If using the microwave, microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Soak until the skins have loosened. If you're going to use the almonds for a blended recipe (like a cheese or spread), I recommend continuing to soak the almonds for 10 to 15 minutes to further soften them for easy blending. You can just leave them in the liquid until it becomes cool enough to handle.However, if you're planning on leaving them whole or using them for a dry purpose, then drain them from the liquid before they get too soft. Rinse with cool water.
- If using the stovetop, bring a pot of water to a boil. Put the almonds in it, and boil for a minute. Drain & rinse with cool water.
- One at a time, pinch the almonds with your thumb and forefinger. The skin should slide right off. If it doesn't come off immediately, scratching at it slightly with your fingernail will allow you to peel it off the rest of the way.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOW TO BLANCH ALMONDS
Some recipes call for blanched almonds (almonds with their skins removed). This is a quick and easy way to do this, about 5 minutes. Afterward, you can prepare them as you like, whole, halved, or slivered.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Nuts
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- How to do it:.
- Place the almonds in a bowl.
- Pour boiling water to barely cover the almonds.
- Let the almonds sit for 1 minute.
- Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
- Pat dry and slip the skins off.
- Advice:.
- Don't let the almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
- 1 lb of shelled almonds = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.
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