Almonds are a valuable source of protein, vegetable fats, trace elements and vitamins. It is indispensable in many dishes - from sauces to gourmet desserts. But before you create delicacies with almonds or just feast on delicious nuts, you need to fry them. Roasted almonds are much tastier than raw almonds, they become drier and crisper, acquiring a pleasant creamy beige shade.
It is necessary
- - almonds;
- - vegetable oil;
- - finely ground salt;
- - spices.
Instructions
Step 1
If you purchased inshell nuts, peel them without damaging the kernels if possible. But you can fry already peeled kernels, almond flakes or nibs. It is possible to process nuts dry or in oil. The choice depends on your taste preferences, as well as how you intend to use the almonds in the future.
Step 2
If you want to cook salty almonds or serve spiced nuts, sauté them in soybean oil, sunflower oil, or peanut oil. Pour it into a skillet and heat it up. Do not heat the oil too much - the kernels can crack, and besides, after being fried on the outside, they will remain moist inside.
Step 3
Roast the nuts for 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously for even processing. If you want a darker kernel color and a more pronounced flavor, extend the processing to 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the nuts and place them in a paper towel lined container to absorb excess oil. If you want, add finely ground salt or spices to the still uncooled nuts and mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Do not process too many nuts in one go - they may not cook through. Pour the almonds into the skillet in a thin layer. If you need to fry another batch, pour out the remaining oil, replacing it with fresh oil, otherwise the almonds may taste unpleasant.
Step 5
Dry roasting involves roasting the nuts in a pan without adding fat. Preheat the stove, place a frying pan with a thin layer of almonds on the fire. Roast the nuts for no more than 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Almonds, strips and flakes can be sautéed less based on the color of the food. Light yellow means light roast, beige means medium roast, brown means strong roast.
Step 6
Another option for dry roasting is oven processing. This will allow a large number of nuts to be roasted at the same time. Spread the almonds evenly on a baking sheet and place them in the oven. Roast the nuts for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking the doneness by color. Almonds roasted without oil are less greasy and taste less intense. It is suitable for diet food and desserts.
