How to Skin Raw Almonds
June 12, 2009 | Posted in Basic Techniques | 3 Comments
Some recipes call for use of skinned almonds. This is very easy to do at home. Here’s how:
1. Put the almonds in a pot and pour boiling water over them [...]
How to Make Saffron Water / Zeferan Demi
March 12, 2008 | Posted in Basic Techniques | 1 Comment
Saffron (in Azeri: Zeferan) is widely used in Azerbaijani cuisine to add flavor and color to the food. When buying saffron, go for threads instead of powder, as they stay [...]
How to Peel Chestnuts
March 11, 2008 | Posted in Basic Techniques | 3 Comments
Chestnuts are widely used in Azerbaijani cuisine, especially in Rice Pilaffs. They make a perfect snack when roasted, too. Here’s how you peel them to use in your recipes.
1. [...]
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