How To Blanch, Split, & Sliver Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup almonds, with skin on
2 cups boiling water

Preparation

* Additionally 1 fine bladed knife to split & sliver (if needed).
Boil water and pour over almonds in a small bowl.
Leave for 2-3 minutes then drain.
When cool enough to handle squeeze the nut and the kernel will pop out of its skin.
Use as required.
To Split:
Separate the two halves with the knife.
Use as required.
To Sliver:
Soak them a little longer when blanching to soften the kernel.
Cut them into 3-4 slivers.
Dry out slivers in a 300F/150C oven.
Use as required.