Microwave Blanched Almonds Recipes

BLANCHED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Put almonds in a bowl. Cover with water.
• If using the microwave, microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Soak until the skins have loosened. If you're going to use the almonds for a blended recipe (like a cheese or spread), I recommend continuing to soak the almonds for 10 to 15 minutes to further soften them for easy blending. You can just leave them in the liquid until it becomes cool enough to handle.However, if you're planning on leaving them whole or using them for a dry purpose, then drain them from the liquid before they get too soft. Rinse with cool water.
• If using the stovetop, bring a pot of water to a boil. Put the almonds in it, and boil for a minute. Drain & rinse with cool water.
• One at a time, pinch the almonds with your thumb and forefinger. The skin should slide right off. If it doesn't come off immediately, scratching at it slightly with your fingernail will allow you to peel it off the rest of the way.

MICROWAVE BLANCHED ALMONDS

Steps:

• To blanch almonds, place them in a bowl.
• Add water.
• Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH power level.
• Use as desired in any recipe that calls for blanched almonds.

HOW TO BLANCH ALMONDS

Steps:

• How to do it:.
• Place the almonds in a bowl.
• Pour boiling water to barely cover the almonds.
• Let the almonds sit for 1 minute.
• Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Pat dry and slip the skins off.
• Advice:.
• Don't let the almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness.
• 1 lb of shelled almonds = 3 cups whole or 4 cups slivered.