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    Home » Cooking Essentials » How to make Almond Slivers ~ Quick and easy method

    How to make Almond Slivers ~ Quick and easy method

    Published: Feb 16, 2014 · Modified: Apr 2, 2021 by Srivalli · 15 Comments

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    We are entering into third week of BM#37 and I decided to do Kitchen Basics. Somehow I am very fond of Basics, be it a paste, powder or anything that would aid a dish. I define a basic in many ways. Sometimes the spice powders in Indian Cuisine become a basic. However the best definition can be something that can't be a dish on it's own, but aid another dish.
    I know each would have a different view on these. In my kitchen, I resort to so many quick fixes that aid my cooking. Most times it's either in form of pastes, powders, even sauces or entire batch of curry masalas. For today's post, I really can't call it a complete post as it is such a simple dish. However for the technically aspect, it falls under a basic thing and I wanted to share it.
    A while ago when I was in baking spree, I had to use these almond slivers couple of time. When there are things that need to be done couple of times, I always end up thinking how to do it easier and in much quicker way. So decided to make these slivers in huge batch and store for future bakes. It surely came handy!
    This gets done really quick in MW and though it requires your constant attention, it really works out much easier than the regular baking method.

    How to make Almond Slivers in MW

    Take the almonds in a MW safe bowl. MW for 1 min and let it sit for 30 secs to a min. When you handle the almond the outer jacket will easily peel off.

    Remove all the skin and chop it into juliennes very finely. It's easier to chop it finely when the almonds are still warm.

    In a baking tray, spread it evenly and in spouts 30 secs, MW the almonds with a gap of 10 secs between each spout.

    You can toss it around evenly in intervals. It takes about a min to 1 & 1/2 min to get the crispy Almond slivers.

    Notes:

    I used my regular baking tray to do this. It is NOT advisable to use trays that are meant for convectional baking. I use it as I know how long I can keep it. I suggest you either use MW safe bowls or plates to do this.

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    How to make Almond Slivers ~ Quick and easy method

    Author Srivalli

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    How to make Almond Slivers in Microwave

    • Take the almonds in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 min and let it sit for 30 secs to a minute. When you handle the almond, the outer jacket will easily peel off.
    • Remove all the skin and chop it into juliennes very finely. It's easier to chop it finely when the almonds are still warm.
    • In a baking tray, spread it evenly and in spouts 30 secs, microwave the almonds with a gap of 10 secs between each spout.
    • You can toss it around evenly in intervals. It takes about a min to 1 & 1/2 min to get the crispy Almond slivers.

    Notes

    1. I used my regular baking tray to do this.
    2. It is NOT advisable to use trays that are meant for convectional baking.
    3. I use it as I know how long I can keep it. I suggest you either use microwave safe bowls or plates to do this.
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    1. Suma Gandlur says

      February 16, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      I do it the same way. Love the slivers for garnishing desserts.

      Reply
    2. Jayashree says

      February 17, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Sounds quite easy, Valli. I have never liked slicing almonds, but this sounds do-able.

      Reply
    3. Ramya Krishnamurthy says

      February 17, 2014 at 8:17 am

      this is so easy one.have to follow this next time

      Reply
    4. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

      February 17, 2014 at 10:29 am

      useful post!

      Reply
    5. The Pumpkin Farm says

      February 17, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      rocking recipe for a easy way out..loved it

      Reply
    6. Manjula Bharath says

      February 17, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      very useful post and perfectly made almond slivers 🙂

      Reply
    7. divya says

      February 17, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      very useful post....thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    8. Nalini's Kitchen says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Very useful post,perfect for garnishing...

      Reply
    9. Chef Mireille says

      February 20, 2014 at 5:45 am

      WOW - I would never have thought to do this at home

      Reply
    10. Pavani N says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Very useful post Valli. We get slivered almonds here, though a little more expensive, definitely saves time.

      Reply
    11. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 21, 2014 at 4:55 am

      This is so awesome! I never knew that i could peel the skins off the almonds this way...

      Reply
    12. Sreevalli E says

      February 22, 2014 at 3:36 am

      Very useful post...

      Reply
    13. Varadas Kitchen says

      February 22, 2014 at 5:13 am

      I usually get them already slivered. Useful post.

      Reply
    14. Harini-Jaya R says

      February 25, 2014 at 3:26 am

      Good one Valli. Never thought to make a huge batch 🙂

      Reply
    15. Padmajha PJ says

      March 01, 2014 at 4:33 am

      These are less expensive than buying the slivers from the store! I use the same method but toast it in a skillet.

      Reply

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