Almonds are often called nuts, although to be more precise, they are stone fruit. Its shape and size resemble a peach kernel. Within the species, it is sweet and bitter. It is eaten in many forms, including salted, fried and fresh. Almonds have become popular as a spice for various dishes and drinks, as it is able to give the dish a more refined taste and aroma.
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Instruction manual
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To give the dishes a unique almond flavor, the almonds should be chopped. Cutting almonds is done in cubes, straws or, most often, in the thinnest slices. For slicing almonds with plates, it is recommended to pre-soak it in hot water. This usually takes 15 to 20 minutes.
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After soaking, you can easily remove the peel from it. Then it should be dried, it should be enough for about 30-40 minutes, but you can also leave the almonds to dry for a longer time. But at the same time, do not miss the moment when the almonds are completely dry - in this case it will become more difficult to cut it and you will need to soak it again.
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After the almonds are slightly dried, you can start cutting using a very well-ground knife. The finer and finer you can cut the almonds, the larger and brighter will be the aromatic and taste effect. At home, for cutting almonds, you can also use special nozzles for food processors and vegetable cutters, and for crushing, a blender.
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By the way, slicing almonds is often used for making sweets, salads, desserts, delicacies, cereals and ice cream. In addition to improving the taste and aromatic properties of your dish, almonds also give the dish a more festive and beautiful appearance. As an decoration, it will look great on pastries, ice cream and desserts. Sliced almond petals will blend perfectly with muffins, chocolate chip cookies and any dark-colored desserts.
Useful advice
You can purchase ready-made chopped and packaged almonds in the store to save time when cooking. But, if you have some free time in the kitchen, it is recommended to prepare the almond plates yourself. Slicing almonds immediately before cooking guarantees a brighter flavor and aroma.