Boiling Whole Walnuts: Unveiling Grandma's Time-Tested Culinary Trick

Why Boil Whole Walnuts? Some of you may have grown up watching your grandparents boiling walnuts without really knowing why. Boiling whole walnuts (still in their shells) is a simple yet effective way to soften the shells and remove bitterness. It makes the walnuts taste better and makes them easier to eat. This technique is often used in traditional Chinese, Persian, and Indian cuisine.