How To Blanch, Split, &Amp; Sliver Almonds

1. * Additionally 1 fine bladed knife to split & sliver (if needed).

2. Boil water and pour over almonds in a small bowl.

3. Leave for 2-3 minutes then drain.

4. When cool enough to handle squeeze the nut and the kernel will pop out of its skin.

5. Use as required.

6. To Split:

7. Separate the two halves with the knife.

8. Use as required.

9. To Sliver:

10. Soak them a little longer when blanching to soften the kernel.

11. Cut them into 3-4 slivers.

12. Dry out slivers in a 300F/150C oven.

13. Use as required.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	218 g
Energy	1927.12 kCal
Water	473.9052 g
Calcium, Ca	47.4 mg
Sodium, Na	9.48 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:1 undifferentiated	1.308 g
Total lipid (fat)	218 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	14.17 g
Choline, total	0.872 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	3.706 g
Ash	0.3318 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	151.292 g
Copper, Cu	0.0332 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	37.932 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	37.932 g
Phytosterols	579.88 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	15.26 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	17.876 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	152.382 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	85.456 mg
Magnesium, Mg	9.48 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Water	2 cups	0	0	0
Almond	1 cup	1927.12	0	218