BLANCHED ALMONDS • HOW TO

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Blanched Almonds • How to image

A great trick to know for recipes like Romesco Sauce, Sole Almondine, Ajoblanco Sopa or grinding into flour for baking

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Nuts

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 c almonds, skins on
3 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and then drop in almonds; blanch for 45 to 50 seconds.
  • 2. Remove from the heat and drain them in a colander. Rinse the almonds thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • 3. When this is done, peel off the skins by gently squeezing them between your thumb and index finger.
  • 4. Place skinless blanched almonds onto a single layer of paper towels to allow them to dry for a few hours. Proceed with the recipe or place them in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot or refrigerate them for up to 3 months.
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