Almond Types
In our Safi Fields, I manage to collect the last sorces of Maltese Almonds ( lewza). These almonds are from the mission famliy. It would be tasted better if these almonds are roasted. I will ask my wife to do some of these almonds roasted. Meanwhile some knowledge may help us to understand the life of an almond...In Maltese is't called a Lewza...
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As if one variety of almonds wasn’t versatile enough to set your creativity free, there are about 25 major almond varieties produced in California orchards. Each variety has distinct characteristics, which are important to understand so that you can select the appropriate almond for your needs. California Almond Classifications California Almond varieties are categorized into five broad classifications for marketing purposes based on distinguishing characteristics such as size and shape. The majority of almond production in California falls into the following three major classifications: Nonpareil, California, and Mission. Some varieties may fall under more than one classification since they have characteristics of one type (such as Mission), but are also blanchable (a requirement of the California classification).   This classification includes a number of varieties that are blanchable and used primarily in manufactured products. California-type almonds have a wide range of shell hardness, kernel shapes, skin color, and surface characteristics. As a result, they are quite adaptable and well suited for nearly any process or application.  Mission almonds have hard shells, and their kernels are small, wide, and often plump. The kernel skin is generally darker than Nonpareil and wrinkled, which enhances salt and flavor adherence. Blanching is not as common for this type. Major California Almond VarietiesIt is possible to order California Almonds either based on the broad classification type or specific varieties. It is recommended to be very specific on either the specific variety or classification preferred when placing orders to ensure delivery of the exact almonds you intended. For example, ordering “Mission” without specifying “Mission Variety” could result in delivery of various almonds that fall under the “Mission Classification,” such as the Butte, Padre, or Fritz varieties.
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Almond Cookies Recipe (Ghadam tal-Mejtin) On the 1st and 2nd of November, the Maltese people celebrate the feasts of All saints and All souls. This is a time to remember the loved ones who have now passed away. This remembering goes on throughout the whole of November. These two days are school holidays and so kids do not go to school.  A cute but creepy sounding Maltese tradition is to bake Ghadam tal-Mejtin during this time. Ghadam tal-Mejtin literally means dead men’s bones! Although creepy sounding, these are nothing but yummy pastries :) These cookies or almond fingers are basically little bone-shaped pastries filled with ground almonds. Not that widely available in the shops, these unusually shaped almond cookies are usually prepared at home and can be consumed throughout all of November. There are many almond fingers recipes out there, but if you want to try something different from the norm, then try this unusual sounding recipe from the island of Malta. Almond Cookies Recipe (Ghadam tal-Mejtin)Ingredients(For the pastry)160 grms (or 5.64 oz) sugar240 grms (or 8.46 oz) margarine480 grms (or 1 lb and 0.93 oz) flour2 eggs (whisked) 1 teaspoon baking powderOne fourth of a teaspoon Vanilla essence1 lemon rind (For the filling) 200 grms (or 7.05 oz) ground almonds200 grms (or 7.05 oz) sugar2 egg whitesVanilla Essence1 lemon rind (For the decorating) 200 grms (or 7.05 oz) icing sugarWater How to make the pastryMix the margarine with the sugar in a bowl, until the sugar melts. Add the eggs and the vanilla essence. Combine the baking powder and the lemon rind and add to the mixture, bit by bit. Mix well to form a pastry dough.How to prepare the fillingMix the ground almonds, sugar and lemon rind. Whisk the egg whites and add the vanilla essence. Combine and mix this with the almonds, sugar and lemon rind mixture.How to make the "bones"Roll out the pastry thinly and cut out several 15 cms X 10.5 cms rectangles.Take spoonfuls of the almond filling and place down the middle of the pastry rectangles. Dampen the edges with water. Roll the pastry and form into wide strips. Close the edges and shape the edges (or try to) into legs bones! :) This is where the name of this recipe comes from. The cookies should end up looking like legs bones. Baking ProcedurePut a baking sheet in the baking tray and place the “bones” in the tray. Do not put them too close to each other. Bake in a moderate oven for some 15 to 20 minutes.Leave to cool before you decorate with icing sugar. Decorating the Dead Men’s BonesMelt the icing sugar in some water. (The texture has to be a bit thick.) Spread and paste the mixture on top of the bones.And that's it! We hope that you will try our tasty almond cookies recipe from the fascinating island of Malta :) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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