Fresh Almond Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 20-25 fresh almonds
• 1½ tablespoons oil
• 1½ tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• ½ tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2-3 spring onion bulbs, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• White pepper powder to taste
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped spring onion greens
• Toasted white sesame seeds for garnish

Method

1. Thoroughly wash the almonds in water, halve them vertically, remove the almond seeds and reserve them.
2. Heat sufficient water in a deep pan, add salt and bring it to a boil. Add halved almond flesh and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and dip them in ice cold water.
3. Remove the hard core from the boiled almonds. Peel the skin of reserved seeds.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick wok, add garlic, ginger, green chillies and spring onions bulbs, mix and sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add salt, white pepper powder and light soy sauce and mix. Add the peeled almond seeds, mix and sauté on high heat for 2 minutes.
6. Add brown sugar and mix well. Add boiled almond flesh and spring onion greens and mix well.
7. Transfer the stir fry onto a serving plate, garnish with toasted white sesame seeds and serve.