How to Cook with Almonds

How to Cook with Almonds

Although the skin can sometimes be bitter, it can also have a pleasant taste and add flavor to a recipe. Try the nut first before removing the outer brown covering. Blanching almonds helps remove the skin, which may otherwise come off during cooking. When using almonds in bread or muffins, you'll find that toasting the almonds first not only brings out a richer flavor, but will also keep them from sinking in the batter. 

When sliced or cut into slivers, almonds add texture to dishes, from baked goods to stir-fries. They can also be used as a garnish on top of salads, meat and vegetable dishes, and desserts or sweets. Some recipes also require processed almonds, including almond butter, almond flour, almond milk, or almond paste. To make these at home requires additional preparation, though each can be purchased as well. Besides that, Öz Star Machinery company provides many other machines such as coffee Roaster, fryer, coating pans. Öz Star Nuts roasting machines provide the best quality of roasted hazelnuts.

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Almond Substitutes

For other nuts, the best substitutes for almonds are Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and unsalted pistachios. These have a similar texture and flavor. Use the same measurement and be sure to use the same preparation (e.g., sliced, chopped, etc.). If you have a nut allergy or dislike nuts, there are other options. Try crispy rice cereal, granola, oatmeal, or unsalted pumpkin or sunflower seeds to retain the recipe's texture. 

It's also common for people to use chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or raisins in almond recipes; these work particularly well in cookies. Of course, with any of these substitutions, the texture, consistency, and flavor will change.