Although the peeling process of fresh walnuts is a bit tedious, it can be easily completed as long as you master the correct method. Here are the detailed steps to peel fresh walnuts:
1. Picking and selection.
First, make sure the walnuts are fully ripe. The rind of ripe walnuts turns from green to yellow, and cracks appear. This is the best time to peel it.
2. Pretreatment.
Cleaning: Put the picked walnuts into clean water and gently scrub them with your hands to remove dust and impurities on the surface.
Dry: Spread the cleaned walnuts on a clean cloth or paper and let them dry naturally. This process needs to be avoided from direct sunlight so as not to affect the taste and nutritional value of walnuts.
3. Peeling method.
Method 1: Natural peeling method.
Preparation tools: A larger container and a hammer are required.
Operation steps: Put the dried walnuts into the container and gently tap the shell of the walnut with a hammer to crack the shell. Then, break open the shell with your hands and remove the walnut kernels inside. This method is good for peeling, but it requires a certain amount of patience and skill.
Method 2: Boiling and peeling method.
Preparation tools: A pot of boiling water, a strainer and a container are required.
Operation steps: Put the dried walnuts into boiling water and gently stir with a drain net to heat the walnuts evenly. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the shell is soft, remove the walnuts. Then, with a gentle pinch of your hand, the shell can be easily removed. This method is faster to peel, but you need to pay attention to the heat and time so as not to affect the taste of the walnuts.
4. Follow-up treatment.
Washing: After peeling, the walnut kernels may still have some shell fragments or impurities, which need to be washed again with water.
Dry: Spread the cleaned walnut kernels flat on a clean cloth or paper and let them dry naturally. This process also needs to be done away from direct sunlight.
Storage: Dried walnut kernels can be stored in an airtight container to prevent moisture from affecting the taste. It is important to note that the container should be stored in a cool and ventilated place.
5. Precautions.
Be careful when peeling to avoid hurting your hands. When using a hammer or other tool, keep a certain distance and strength.
Peeled walnut kernels should be washed and dried in time to avoid bacteria breeding or spoilage. If there is a lot of peeling at one time, the peeled walnut kernels can be washed and dried in batches.
When storing, make sure that the container is well sealed to prevent moisture from entering and affecting the taste. If walnut kernels are found to have an odor or deterioration, they should be stopped immediately and discarded.
Although the peeled walnuts can be eaten directly, they can also be eaten with some spices or other ingredients according to personal taste, such as adding honey, red dates, etc., to make nutritious walnut paste or walnut porridge.
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