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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
1 lb almonds, shelled |
boiling water |
cold water |
Directions:
1. How to do it:.
2. Place the almonds in a bowl.
3. Pour boiling water to barely cover the almonds.
4. Let the almonds sit for 1 minute.
5. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
6. Pat dry and slip the skins off.
7. Advice:.
8. Don't let the almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
9. 1 lb of shelled almonds = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.
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