AFGAN ALMOND

To use Afghan almonds in the shell, you must first crack them open to access the edible nutmeat inside. Afghan almond varieties such as Gurbandi and Satarbai often have soft "paper shells" that are relatively easy to open, sometimes even by hand

How to Sholl Afghan Almonds:

Afghan almonds are often paper-shelled, meaning minimal force By Hand: For very soft shells, hold the almond between your thumb and forefinger and squeeze along the seam to pop it open.

With a Nuteracker: This is the most common method. Place the almond in the jaws of a nutcracker and apply gentle pressure until Using a Meat Mallet: Place the almond on a sturdy cutting board and gently tap it with a meat tenderizing mallet or hammer until the shell Using Pliers: Flat-nose pliers can serve as an improvised nutcracker if needed