How To Blanch Split Sliver Almonds Recipe

Elevate your cooking with perfectly blanched, split, or slivered almonds! This easy tutorial shows you how to expertly remove almond skins, revealing their nutty goodness. Learn the secret to preventing dry, flavorless almonds – buy them shelled but with skins on! This technique, inspired by the almond-rich cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir (where the almond tree is the state tree!), is perfect for adding a luxurious touch to dishes like Pasanda, a creamy Mughlai curry. Discover the difference perfectly blanched almonds make in your favorite recipes. Get ready to impress with this simple yet elegant technique!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 823.9 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for How To Blanch Split Sliver Almonds

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How to Make How To Blanch Split Sliver Almonds

  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Place 1 cup of shelled almonds (skins on) in a heat-safe bowl.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the almonds, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  4. Let them soak for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Drain the almonds in a fine-mesh sieve.
  6. Once cool enough to handle, gently squeeze each almond; the kernel should easily slip out of its skin.
  7. **To split:** Use a sharp knife to carefully separate the almond halves.
  8. **To sliver:** Soak the blanched almonds for an additional minute to soften the kernels. Then, using a sharp knife, slice each almond into 3-4 thin slivers.
  9. (Optional) For perfectly crisp slivers, spread them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and dry.
  10. Use your blanched, split, or slivered almonds as desired in your favorite recipes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

27g

Carbs

8g