blanched almonds • how to

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Jan 16, 2021

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

prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Min
method Stove Top
yield 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds, skins on
  • 3 cups boiling water

How To Make blanched almonds • how to

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and then drop in almonds; blanch for 45 to 50 seconds.
  • Step 2
    Remove from the heat and drain them in a colander. Rinse the almonds thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Step 3
    When this is done, peel off the skins by gently squeezing them between your thumb and index finger.
  • Step 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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