Blanched almonds or blanching almonds is a term for raw almonds that have been shelled or peeled almonds. It is called blanching almonds because almonds are heated by means of blanching or blanching, which is to put them in boiling water for a while. Although here the almonds are put in the water after the water is removed from the heat. Many recipes call for peeled almonds, including almond butter, marzipan and various Greek dishes. You can buy peeled almonds at the store, but it's actually cheaper to buy almonds still skinned and peel them yourself! What's more, it only takes five minutes to peel it off! Here's how to do it.
Step
Step 1. Use raw almonds
Make sure the almonds are completely raw and unsalted. Almonds should not be roasted, oiled, or salted.
Step 2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan
Once it boils, remove the pot from the heat and place it on a heatproof mat.
Step 3. Put the shelled almonds in boiling water in a saucepan for exactly one minute
If you leave the almonds in the water any longer, they will lose their crunch.
Step 4. Remove the hot water from the pan and rinse the almonds
Drain the almonds using a slotted container or colander and rinse under cold water until they almonds are cool enough to hold.
Step 5. Pat the almonds dry
Use a small paper towel to wipe or absorb any remaining water on the surface of the almonds. The almond skin should look slightly wrinkled.
Step 6. Carefully pull off the almond skin
Hold an almond between your thumb and forefinger and pinch or pull the skin. The almonds will soon come off the skin.
- You can prevent the almonds from jumping far by using your other hand to block and catch the squishy little almonds!
- Sometimes the almond skin won't come off or peel off easily. If so, you'll need to use your thumb to scrape off the remaining skin.
Step 7. Let dry
Depending on the recipe you're using, you may need to let the almonds dry. If so, simply spread the almonds on the baking sheet for a few days, and shake the pan to stir the almonds occasionally.
Avoid oven-drying almonds as that would mean roasting the nuts, which is neither a goal nor what you want
