instant soaked almonds

Pin It now! No, I'm not talking about that whole dunk in boiling water then in ice water crap - takes the whole taste & texture out of almonds! I have my own method that locks in the taste, yet can be eaten at a moments notice or slivered for garnish! Freshness guaranteed.

Eating nuts like almonds during winters generates warmth within the body. In summers, though, we prefer to eat soaked almonds which have a cooling effect. They take about 5-6 hours to soak completely, but I often forget to put them in water daily. So, here's my hack -

Rinse a batch of almonds and soak them for 5-7 hours which allows for even absorption of moisture. This batch should last me for about 5 to 6 days. Hubby snagged a few before I could click a photo!

TIP: Rinsing is important to remove any brownish residue, otherwise as the days progress, brown spots tend to appear.

Dry the soaked almonds on a kitchen towel - simply pat dry. 

Then store in air-tight container, in the fridge.

Next day, simply pick out a few of those presoaked & dried almonds, dunk in water for a few minutes (anywhere between 1-3 minutes depending on ambient temperature)....

... and skin them. Easy-peasy. And the taste and texture is Exactly like Day 1.

This batch is on Day 6. Any difference?

Usually they get over by Day 6. But this time I wanted to see how much longer. Finally this is on Day 12. Notice the few brownish spots? This is the only visible sign; the taste remains unaltered!!!

Try it and tell me if it works for you. Munch on them or use as garnish - all at a moments' notice.