So, we have a bumper harvest, what do we do? Whats the best way to cook and preserve?
After a bit of research, the following process seems to work.
- With a sharp knife, across the rounded side, cut a slit across from left to right. (Assuming the point of the nut is the top). Make sure to cut through the outer shell, but too deeply into the flesh.
- Soak for a minimum of 2 hours, unto 24 hours.
- Then put in a pre-heated fan oven at 200 degrees centigrade for 25 minutes (can be up to 40 minutes) until the nut has opened up where the slit was made.
- Once cooked, wrap in a damp tea towel and allow to cool
- While still warm, peel off the outer shell,
Once peeled, and cool, I bag them up and put them in the freezer