Homemade Pistachio Paste

Step 1

To remove brown skin, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and remove from heat. Soak for 30 seonds or so and transfer into a bowl of ice water.

Step 2

Drain the pistachios onto a clean kitchen towel. Rub it gently and peel off the brown skin.

Step 3

In a food processor, put cleaned pistachios and process for 2 minutes, until pastey.

Step 4

Add up to ¼ cup of water and continue to process for another minute, or until nice and smooth.

Step 5

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.