What can I do with stale mixed nuts?

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.

How do you salt unsalted mixed nuts?

In this easy and simple method, first, you have to boil some water. Then put your nuts in a strainer and place it over the boiling water. The steam will coat the nuts with a layer of sticky water. Immediately sprinkle the nuts with the desired amount of salt and shake so all nuts are evenly coated.

How do you get seasoning to stick to nuts?

To get the spices to stick to the nuts, use egg white, butter or blanch the nuts in boiling water (see my recipe below). Some recipes call for nuts to be fried in oil prior to seasoning, but this adds unnecessary fat– you can make them just a delicious without all the extra calories.

Can you add salt to unsalted nuts?

Add salt to unsalted peanuts after heating them in a pan with or without oil — the heat will release peanut oils. Unsalted roasted peanuts may also be steamed and salted or soaked in brine and dried.

Is it bad to eat rancid nuts?

Consuming rancid or stale nuts like almonds, walnuts or cashews in small amounts may not immediately make you sick, but it’s generally not advisable as it may hamper digestion or have other harmful effects on your body in the long term.

Will squirrels eat rancid nuts?

Nuts that have been kept long past the best-by date could be rancid (taste bad) or contain potential carcinogenic or inflammatory compounds. But nuts that are one or two months past their sell-by date, if kept in a cool, dark spot, can be “safe” to eat. They may have lost some vitamin content, though.

What kind of salt is used on nuts?

Super fine grind flour salt is perfect for adding to nuts, popcorn, or used in any dish.

What temperature should nuts be roasted at?

350° oven
Spread them out in an even layer on a sheet pan, and pop them in a 350° oven. Generally speaking, lighter, more tender nuts like pecans, pistachios, and walnuts will take 6-8 minutes to get to a good place. Denser nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, and macadamias will take more like 8-10 minutes to finish toasting.

How do you add salt to unsalted almonds?

Sprinkle salt over the tops of the almonds. Let your taste preferences guide the amount of salt you use. If you like your almonds only lightly salted, try just 1 teaspoon of salt for every 2 cups of almonds. If you prefer a much saltier flavor, increase the salt quantity to 1 tablespoon per 2 cups of almonds.

Can you salt unsalted pistachios?

You can salt pistachios still in the shell by boiling or salt the pistachio kernels alone. Add water until the water level is 3 inches above the level of the pistachios. Add salt to the water–about 1/2 cup if you’re using a 4-quart pot, 1/4 cup for a 2-quart pot, and so on.