The truth is, most of the time, we just ate to our hearts content and forget about the origin of the product... For most of us, it doesn't even occur to us that the original looks of the item could be somewhat inedible at a glance...
Basically, we do not bother to find out.... hahaha
Here are some nuts in their original form before they were harvested, in fact, how they even look like when they were still attached to the trees....
A) Almonds
Look at how these raw almond fruits resembles one of those carnivorous plants?
Then again, when it ripens, it resembles something else doesn't it? *Hint, Hint*
Suggested serving:-- Best used for baking...
i.e. Cakes, muffins, bread
- Almond Milk Tea...
B) Cashews
Don't they look big & juicy... hmmmmm
Not only that, the fruit is edible as well... Its what we call, Water Guava (Jambu Air)...
Suggested serving:-
- The fruit can be eaten raw just like any other fruits
- Roasted Cashews... An instant great hit with beers as condiments...
- The fruit can be eaten raw just like any other fruits
- Roasted Cashews... An instant great hit with beers as condiments...
C) Chestnuts
Look at how cute the fruit is? Furry little balls of nuts...
Oops, that didn't came out right... heheh
A very sweet delicacy none the less...
Suggested serving:-- Best used as condiments...
i.e. Chinese Glutinous Rice Dumplings (Zhong Zhi), Stir Fried Vegetable dishes, Pork Knuckle Stew...
- Coffee Roasted Chestnuts, are one of the best liked favorites amongst the Chinese community...
D) Hazelnuts
These here are Filbert, or better known in our region as Hazelnut... The resemble some sort of fairy bells...
When its ripe, the whole flower flares up in a brownish yellow tone...
Suggested serving:-
- Normally used as condiments in Chocolate, & Ice Cream...
E) Pistachios
Pinkish, pointy, & in bunches... None of us would ever think of this as Pistachios...
Within the hard shell, lies a purplish green nut...
Suggested serving:-
- Primarily used as condiments...
i.e. Cakes, Ice Creams
- Goes well with beer too...
F)Walnuts
A bit on the ugly side, don't you think?...
But on the inside, its a brain like nut...
Suggested serving:-
- Primarily used as condiments...
i.e. Cakes, Ice Creams, Cooking Ingredients
- Caramelized Sesame Walnut, is a delicacy normally prepared in chinese restaurants to serve the customers while waiting for the food to arrive...
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