Here’s why you should put nuts in boiling water before eating them

Optional, for a light fragrance

• 1 bay leaf
• or a small piece of orange or lemon zest
• or ½ teaspoon of mild spices (cinnamon or anise, for example)

Steps

1. Bring a saucepan containing water to a boil.
2. Plunge the unshelled walnuts into the water and let them boil for about  5 minutes , so that the heat effectively reduces their bitterness.
3. Drain them thoroughly, then let them cool and air dry.
4. Once dry, peel them: they are ready to be eaten as is or used in cooking.

These proportions allow the nuts to be properly immersed for a homogeneous action, without altering their texture or flavor.

Adopting this little ritual before eating nuts transforms a banal gesture into a gourmet habit that makes all the difference.