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How to Blanch, Peel and Fry Almonds

By Christine Benlafquih, About.com

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Almonds in Moroccan Cuisine

Moroccan Almonds

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Morocco makes good use of its indigenous almonds. Some Moroccan specialties call for raw almonds with skin – such as this fekkas recipe – but more often the almonds must be blanched, peeled and perhaps fried. The following steps show how to do that.

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