How to easily peel walnuts: the most effective ways

Despite being extremely healthy, nuts are not easy to peel. Many people use a variety of tools to get rid of the hard shell, but such attempts damage the kernel and can also cause injury.

That's why FoodOboz editorial team will tell you about several convenient ways to peel walnuts.

How to peel walnuts quickly and easily

1. You can also use a special nutcracker. You need to clamp the nut in the teeth of the nutcracker and press the handle. This way, the kernel is not damaged and you get a whole perfect nut.

2. You can also use a knife. Push the blade of the knife into the hole between the shells and turn it over slightly. The nut also remains intact.

3. To make the shell soft, you can soak the nuts in boiling water for 30-40 minutes. You need to let it cool down, and then the shell is very easy to crack with a fork.

4. A very good solution is to put the nuts in the microwave or in the oven for 15-20 minutes. After the nuts have cooled, the shells will be very easy to remove.

5. You can get rid of the thin skin on the kernels of nuts in this way: pour boiling water over the nuts and leave for 15 minutes. The residue can be easily removed by hand.

6. You can put the kernels on a baking sheet and put them in an oven preheated to 200 degrees. Then you just need to shake the nuts – and the skin will fall off on its own.