green almonds
By: 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.