Recept Zelenyh Greckih Orehov Guide

(Varenye iz zelenykh gretskikh orekhov), a traditional delicacy famous in the Caucasus, Greece, and Eastern Europe.

Peel a thin layer of the green skin off each walnut using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife. Prick each walnut 5–6 times with a thick needle or fork. recept zelenyh greckih orehov

Place the walnuts in a large bowl of cold water. Soak them for , changing the water 2–3 times daily. This process draws out the intense bitterness. 2. Softening (The Lime/Soda Bath) Place the walnuts in a large bowl of cold water

: You must use "milk-stage" walnuts—usually harvested in June or early July . Test them by piercing with a toothpick; if it goes through easily, they are ready. if it goes through easily

This sounds like you're looking for a recipe for Green Walnut Jam

Because young green walnuts are naturally very bitter due to high tannin content, the process is a labor of love that takes several days. Here is a classic, step-by-step guide based on traditional methods.

: Juice of 1–2 lemons (to prevent crystallization and add brightness)