Purified walnuts of grin: what to do
Walnuts are a delicacy beloved by many. But sometimes we are faced with an unpleasant situation: peeled nuts musty. What to do to enjoy their delicious, familiar taste? This can be disappointing, especially if you planned a useful snack or an additive to the dish. Let's figure out why this happens and how to solve the problem.
Causes of bitterness
The bitter taste of walnuts is usually associated with the presence of a chemical compound in them, called tannin. Tannins can be present in nuts even after cleaning, especially if the nuts were not quite ripe or stored under inappropriate conditions. The cause may also be improper storage: too high temperature, humidity or poor air circulation. Sometimes this is due to the use of certain methods of processing or storage of nuts.
How to eliminate bitterness
The easiest way to eliminate the bitterness is to soak the nuts in cold water for several hours, and then rinse them thoroughly. The process of soaking will help to release part of the tannins. You can change water several times to get rid of bitterness as much as possible. After that, the nuts must be thoroughly dried. You can also put nuts in a colander and hold in the sun.
Alternative methods
If soaking does not help, you can try another method. Nuts can be fried in a dry pan until light golden crust. This method will not only remove the bitterness, but also give the nuts a pleasant aroma. It is important to ensure that they do not burn, otherwise they will acquire a bitter taste. You can also try to soak the nuts in an alkaline solution (for example, in the soda), but this method is more radical and requires caution. Follow the recommendations and, if necessary, contact the culinary reference book for more accurate instructions.