I have been googling and the methods vary but most say either boil or soak in boiled water for a few mintes and then sort of rub off the skins to reveal that glorious green. Do you have any tips or tricks?
How do you remove skin from pistachio nuts?
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I'm entering an on-line competition for porridge and intend to use green pistachios as part of my porridge topping. There is £10,000 at stake here and this isn't one of those prize draw competitions - all entries are judged. All help appreciated. I have one entry prepared already. Closing date is Sunday midnight so tomorrow is porridge day!
GadgetGuy
(Formerly Shermie)
Same as with peanuts. Rub them off? 
Same as with peanuts. Rub them off?
Have you ever tried it? Those skins stick like they were adhered with super-glue...
GadgetGuy
(Formerly Shermie)
Yes I have. The only way to get the skins off is to rub them off. If they are baked, then they should slide right off.
Yes I have. The only way to get the skins off is to rub them off. If they are baked, then they should slide right off.
Ah - so baking them could be the way. How long for?
medtran49
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Try rubbing a handful of them in a clean kitchen towel (no fabric softener) over a large bowl.
I did try the rubbing method but it wasn't very successful. I've now soaked them in boiling water for ten minutes and that seemed to work quite well.
They came out beautifully!
