This cooking skill is all about how to blanch walnuts.  Blanching is simply the process of putting something, walnuts in this case, into boiling water and then removing after a short period and putting into iced water.  This stops the cooking process and can be used to soften a foodstuff, partially or fully cook or remove a strong taste.

Blanch walnuts – a step by step guide

1. Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil.
2. Add the walnuts for about 10-12 seconds.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon and instantly plunge into ice-cold water.
4. Then, using a small knife, scrape away the brown skin.

 

 

 

 

 

Selected recipes using blanch walnuts