How to easily strip bitter skins from fresh autumn walnuts
The season for walnuts has begun, surely awaited by many. As we know, fresh walnuts are the best. There's just one small problem: the bitter skin that covers the nuts. Removing it requires patience. However, there are ways to easily deal with this.
1 October 2024 19:23
Walnuts are among the healthiest nuts. They are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. It's worth munching on them starting in early autumn when their season begins.
How to remove the skins from walnuts?
Walnuts are also rich in vitamin B, which positively impacts the nervous system, and additionally, the act of munching helps reduce stress and tension headaches. When the jaw activity increases, even the tightest muscles relax, and the pain eases. Therefore, it's a good idea to snack on walnuts or add them to your morning porridge. This way, you can calmly handle peeling off their bitter skins. However, it becomes problematic when you need a large quantity. In such cases, you can use a simple trick.
Temperature helps
High temperature will help remove the bitter skin. First, place the walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then put them in the oven preheated to 200°C. The nuts only need to bake for about 15 minutes. After this time, take them out and let them cool. Thanks to this trick, the bitter skin will easily peel off. Toasting the walnuts in a pan will also help remove the skin.
