Macadamia nuts are not only a tasty but also a healthy treat.
However, for lovers of this “delicacy,” its hard shell can turn into a real obstacle if the key that comes with the nuts has disappeared somewhere.
Don't panic: expert of the online publication BelNovosti, chef Yulia Arkhipova shared several effective ways to crack macadamia nuts.
Preliminary preparation
Before you start cracking nuts, prepare them.
Macadamia nuts should be rinsed under cold running water and dried thoroughly with a paper towel.
By the way, the shell will become softer if you hold the nuts in boiling water for a few minutes.
Hammer and table
Secure the nut to a hard surface using foam or pipe insulation. Make a cutout to the diameter of the nut and leave it there with the seam facing up.
If you don't have the right equipment, use tongs or pliers to hold the nut without any problems.
Gently hit the macadamia nut with a hammer at different angles until the shell cracks. Be careful not to hurt your fingers.
Vice
If you have a vice, you can clamp the nut in it and squeeze until the shell cracks.
The main thing is to avoid any sudden movements so that the shards don’t fly all over the room.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya
Expert: Julia Arkhipova