A question about a recipe: Arugula Pesto

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I have a question about the ingredient "1/4 cup hazelnuts" on the recipe "Arugula Pesto" from cristinasciarra. Do you peel the hazelnuts before or after you toast them?

lisina · Answer

or, try puting them in a tupperware container and shaking vigorously for about a minute.  if the nuts are well toasted, the skins will just fall off.  it works every time.

Marti K. · Answer

Thanks! I will try this.

boulangere · Answer

One good way to remove the skins is to rub the toasted nuts around in a sieve.  And hold the sieve over the sink to contain the mess!

Marti K. · Answer

Thanks!

Amanda H. · Answer

After toasting them -- the toasting helps loosen the skins.

A question about a recipe: Arugula Pesto

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