Category: Nuts

But to skin pistachio nuts, you have to blanch the pistachios and shock them in cold water to lift the papery brown pistachios off, revealing the green pistachio nuts. I let the peeled pistachios air dry on sheets of paper towel, and I use them within a day. Why is my pistachio not green? While […]

Pistachios: Instead of using artificial pistachio flavor, grind shelled pistachios to add to the cake batter. I usually use unsalted raw pistachios for this cake recipe, but you can use raw or roasted pistachios, salted or unsalted, whichever you prefer. I recommend buying them already shelled, to save time. How do you make salted pistachios […]

Let the pistachios boil for about a minute or so, at which point you will notice the peels lifting off. The goal here is not to boil the pistachios til they are mushy, after all. Strain out the nuts and drop them into an ice bath immediately to chill them. Why are pistachios toxic? Aflatoxins […]

Raw pistachios contain moisture, which causes them to go rancid and spoil quickly. Shelling raw pistachios and placing them in a salt brine adds more moisture, but roasting evaporates the excess moisture and leaves behind only the dry nut and salt. Why is salt added to pistachio? One of the oldest ways to store food […]

Drain the pistachio nuts and rinse with cold water. Place the pistachio nuts in small batches, a handful at a time, in the middle of a clean white kitchen towel (towels with a rougher surface work best). Rub the nuts vigorously within the towel to loosen the skins. Many will come off. Do pistachios need […]

Microwave the nuts at one-minute intervals, stirring in between until evenly toasted and golden. Depending on the amount of nuts you’re working with, this takes between three and eight minutes or so, and the results are more even and better-flavored than anything you can get out of a skillet or toaster oven. How do you […]

Pistachio nuts contain high levels of vegetable protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are an excellent source of prebiotics for vegans and can help stimulate good gut bacteria. Are walnuts and pistachios prebiotic? Nuts feed the gut bacteria – Nuts and nut skins are rich in fibre – a prebiotic 1-3, which feeds the probiotic […]

Just toasting them in a dry pan or oven should be enough to revive them, but they’ll also go in any recipe that requires nuts. We got through most of ours by toasting them with spices, to eat as nibbles or to add crunch to soups, stews and salads. I also made a vivid green […]

Heat a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Toast the nuts for five minutes, or until they begin to colour. At this point, you can stop and serve them as they are, or you can flavour them with a variety of toppings. How do you make pistachios crispy again? After thawing, if you notice the […]

Roast the pistachios at 300 °F (149 °C) for 25 minutes, stirring once at the halfway mark. Remove them from the oven and sprinkle them with cane sugar. Let them cool and then store them in an airtight container. Expect them to stay fresh for 1 to 2 weeks. How do you freshen up stale […]

Mouldy nuts are particularly dangerous because they harbour a fungus called Aspergillus flavus. “This fungus,” says Hickey, “produces one of the most deadly toxins known to humankind. The toxin accumulates in the liver and can cause liver cancer. Can pistachios be moldy? Fortunately, the pistachio nuts most likely to have mold and aflatoxin contamination, rough […]

Pistachio helps make hair stronger and shinier. This is because it is rich in biotin. Biotin essentially helps combat hair loss and also nourishes dry hair by making the hair strands more flexible. You can either include pistachios in your diet as a snack or even make a pistachio hair mask. What type of nuts […]

Soft pistachios aren’t necessarily bad. They might have absorbed some moisture from the air if they were left in humid conditions. You can actually recover their crispy crunchiness by toasting them in your oven for about 10 minutes. How do you fix soft pistachios? Just toasting them in a dry pan or oven should be […]

Suck on the pistachio shell. This step is optional, but many pistachio eaters love to absorb the salty exterior of the nut shell before they crack open the meat within. Put the whole pistachio into your mouth, and let your mouth absorb the salt. Remove from your mouth once the taste subsides. What’s the best […]

Soft pistachios aren’t necessarily bad. They might have absorbed some moisture from the air if they were left in humid conditions. You can actually recover their crispy crunchiness by toasting them in your oven for about 10 minutes. Are pistachios hard or soft? It’s not actually a nut. While we call them nuts, pistachios are […]

(Except the pistachio is not actually a nut.) It’s the bright-green nut that makes everything look cheerier. In some countries, it is also known as the ‘smiling’ or ‘happy’ nut – indeed, when the hard casing splits, it can look like a smiling face. But this is a nut that offers more than good looks. […]

Planting instructions It is possible to grow them in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11, but they will thrive where it is hot and dry. Pistachios do best when they have scorching summer days of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Winter temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below chill them into dormancy. Can pistachio trees […]

Pistachio nuts are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, L-arginine (important for sperm health), B vitamins and antioxidants including vitamin E – essential for protecting eggs and sperm from free radical damage, and the use of ground almond provides plenty of protein. Is Pistachio good for female fertility? Pistachios are rich in antioxidants which can help […]

Pistachios look great on the Christmas table (as well as all kinds of dishes), thanks to their many shades of green. The green colouring comes from the natural plant pigment, chlorophyll, which is the same green pigment found in fruits and vegetables like peas, cucumber and celery. Why are some pistachios more green? While the […]

Harvesting Pistachio Trees Just spread a large tarp under the tree so the ripe nuts aren’t harmed by falling in the dirt. Pistachio orchardists use mechanical “shakers” to loosen the nuts, but you can dislodge them by rapping the branches with a sturdy pole or a rubber mallet. Can you eat pistachios straight from the […]