green almonds
Photo: Jenny Richards
About
Green almonds are unripened almonds
Physical Description
Size of a large olive, bright green and fuzzy. They are wholly edible and have the snap of a raw green bean. Because they are unripe, there is gelatin in place of what will become the almond itself.
Colors: Green
Tasting Notes
Flavors: Raw green beans, with a little bitter edge
Mouthfeel: Fuzzy like a peach, Gelatinous and raw vegetal inside
Food complements: Salt
Beverage complements: Beer
Substitutes: None
Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: april, may
Peak: april, may
Choosing: Unblemished, springy (not dried)
Preparation and Use
Wash thoroughly, remove the stem end and chill in ice or ice water.