The best way to peel almonds

At the beginning of summer, it is a good season for apricots to be on the market. After eating apricots, almonds can also be used. However, almonds are more difficult to obtain. There is a layer of dark gray skin on the outside of almonds, which is not edible, so it must be removed. However, it is very troublesome to peel it off directly, so you must pay attention to the method. You can soak it in hot water and then use a wet towel to absorb excess moisture. After it dries, you can peel it off gently. Let’s take a look at the specific steps below. .

1. Find a large enough pan, add half of water, and heat it until boiling.

2. Then put the almonds to be peeled into the pot, keep the water boiling, and cook for 30 seconds. Be careful not to cook them too long or the almonds will lose their crunchy texture.

3. Filter out the boiling water and rinse the almonds with cold water. Then spread the almonds in a layer on the towel and use the towel to absorb the moisture.

4. When the temperature of the almonds drops to a level that you can hold with your hands, pinch the almonds between your thumb and fingers and squeeze them gently, and the almond skin will fall off. Be careful not to use too much force at this time, otherwise the almonds inside will be squeezed out.

5. Finally, place the peeled almonds on another towel or in a small bowl. When you have peeled all the almonds, put them in a sealable plastic bag and freeze them.

Additional information:

1. Almonds are divided into sweet almonds and bitter almonds. The almonds produced in southern China are sweet almonds (also known as southern almonds). They taste slightly sweet and delicate. They are mostly used for food and can also be added as ingredients to cakes, cookies and dishes. They have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, and lubricating the intestines. They have a certain effect on alleviating dry coughs without phlegm, long-term coughs due to lung deficiency and other symptoms.

2. Sweet almonds are a healthy food. Eating them in moderation can not only effectively control the cholesterol content in the human body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and various chronic diseases. Vegetarians can replenish protein, trace elements and vitamins in a timely manner by eating sweet almonds.