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How to Skin Pistachios

Step by step tutorial for peeling fresh pistachios and revealing their distinctive green color. Improve the texture and color of recipes that include pistachios.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw unsalted pistachios, shelled (adjust amount as needed for your recipe - details below)
  • pot for boiling the amount of nuts needed

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Use twice the amount of water as nuts - for example, if you have 1 cup of nuts, boil 2 cups of water. Add the pistachios to the boiling water and remove from heat. Let stand for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Drain the pistachio nuts and rinse with cold water.
  3. Place the pistachio nuts in small batches, a handful at a time, in the middle of a clean white kitchen towel (towels with a rougher surface work best). Rub the nuts vigorously within the towel to loosen the skins. Many will come off. A few papery skins will remain.
  4. Place the nuts in a bowl. For any nuts with skin that remains intact, gently squeeze the skin until the nut is released. Discard the skins.
  5. Once skinned, the pistachios will be damp. This may or may not be helpful for your particular recipe. If cutting the pistachios into slivers or quarters, it is easiest to do them right away while still moist. If using in a recipe, generally you will want a dry nut. Spread them out on a lint-free towel and let them dry out thoroughly before using.

Notes

  • You will also need: pot, kitchen towel

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 309mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 309mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.