Glossary (talk like a chef): Blanch (almonds etc.)


Blanch (almonds etc.)

Blanch (almonds etc.)

For almonds (or other nuts), blanching is the process of plunging in boiling water in order to remove the skins easily.

Example: "Unblanched almonds"

Meaning: Almonds still in their skins
Remarks:
Note:Can be used as a verb: "blanch the almonds", for example, means "remove the skin from the almonds". A similar method can be used to peel tomatoes easily.
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Last modified on: September 17th 2024
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