Description
A professional-grade, silky pistachio paste made with minimal ingredients for a pure pistachio flavor and vibrant green color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g raw pistachios, shelled & unsalted
- 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (optional, for silkiness)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for sweet desserts)
Instructions
- Blanch the pistachios by bringing water to a boil, adding pistachios for 30–60 seconds, then draining and plunging into ice water.
- Remove the skins by rubbing the pistachios inside a towel and peeling off as many skins as possible.
- Dry the pistachios completely; either air-dry for several hours or oven-dry at 120°C (250°F) for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend the pistachios slowly and patiently in a food processor, scraping sides until you achieve a smooth and glossy paste, adding oil or powdered sugar as needed.
- Store the pistachio paste in a clean glass jar, sealing tightly. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
For best results, use raw, unsalted pistachios. Ensure they are completely dry before blending for a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg