Blanched spiced hazelnuts

Ingredients

• 220 g Whole hazelnuts
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, ground
• 2 tsp Melted coconut oil

Method

1. Fill medium sized pot with water just above the half.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Once it boils, add the hazelnuts and 1 tablespoon soda.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
5. Drain and rinse the hazelnuts and remove skin with fingers.
6. Place them on a paper towel.
7. Heat oven to 150C and prepare baking sheet.
8. In a bowl, combine the coconut oil and nutmeg.
9. Coat the blanched hazelnuts with nutmeg and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
10. Bake the nuts for 25-30 minutes or until they smell "nutty".
11. Allow cooling completely before serving.