Can You Unsalt Nuts?

Decorating By dydemus Updated 27 Jul 2007 , 7:36am by diane

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dydemus Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 7:40pm
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Strange question here. I need macadamia nuts for a recipe, but the store only had salted nuts. I don't have time to special order or run around looking for these - can you wash nuts icon_confused.gif I know this sounds really stupid, but I don't know what else to do !

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JoAnnB Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 7:52pm
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NO don't wash them. Depending on the recipe, it should be OK. You can rub the nuts in a towel to remove some of the salt.

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diane Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 7:53pm
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i would think you could. icon_smile.gif

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diane Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 7:53pm
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i would think you could. icon_smile.gif ...and then air dry them.

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jen1977 Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 8:40pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoAnnB

NO don't wash them. Depending on the recipe, it should be OK. You can rub the nuts in a towel to remove some of the salt.




Why can't you wash them? Just curious!

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dydemus Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 9:22pm
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Rubbing them in a paper towel icon_surprised.gif I did not even think of that!!!!

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JoAnnB Posted 26 Jul 2007 , 11:22pm
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I would be concerned the nuts will absorb water. You want to retain as much crunchy texture as possible. You could experiment, but macadamia nuts are kind of expensive for playing. icon_biggrin.gif

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jen1977 Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 3:35am
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I never thought about that Joann! I bet you're right! I wouldn't want to find out with macadamias either!

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diane Posted 27 Jul 2007 , 7:36am
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you could always put them in the oven to regain crunch...couldn't you??

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