Pistachio Paste
This simple pistachio paste is made from raw shelled pistachios and water, blended to a smooth consistency. You boil, peel, and process the nuts until creamy, then store it in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep
- 30 minutes
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
Serves/makes 1
Instructions
- 1.
To remove brown skin, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and remove from heat. Soak for 30 seonds or so and transfer into a bowl of ice water.
- 2.
Drain the pistachios onto a clean kitchen towel. Rub it gently and peel off the brown skin
- 3.
In a food processor, put cleaned pistachios and process for 2 minutes, until pastey.
- 4.
Add up to ¼ cup of water and continue to process for another minute, or until nice and smooth.
- 5.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.