To Have Walnuts Fresh Throughout The Season
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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
To every pint of water allow 1 teaspoonful of salt.
👨🍳 Method
Place the walnuts in the salt and water for 24 hours at least; then take them out, and rub them dry. Old nuts may be freshened in this manner; or walnuts, when first picked, may be put into an earthen pan with salt sprinkled amongst them, and with damped hay placed on the top of them, and then covered down with a lid. They must be well wiped before they are put on table.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried this method out of sheer curiosity, expecting to be underwhelmed by such a simple process. But I was delighted to find that the salt and water bath genuinely did the trick. The walnuts I had soaked for a day were noticeably fresher and crisper than the ones I'd left dry. The surprise came when I bit into one: the texture was like a fresher, crunchier version of the walnuts I'm used to, with a subtle hint of salt that enhanced their natural flavour. This technique is a weeknight warrior's dream for anyone who wants to elevate their simple meals. It's a quick, easy way to freshen up walnuts for a salad or a snack. I'll be keeping a pint jar of salted water in the fridge for whenever I need a quick walnut refresh.
