Pistachio Paste

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius.

2. 2

   Spread pistachios on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly brown.

3. 3

   Pour into a bowl.

4. 4

   Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. It is important to add the water first, otherwise the sugar will caramelize.

5. 5

   Cook until soft ball stage or until the thermometer reads 121 C. It will be a translucent syrup.

6. 6

   Pour the syrup on the pistachios and mix.

7. 7

   Let cool and pour into the food processor bowl, along with the ground almonds and bitter almond extract.

8. 8

   Pulse until you have a pistachio powder.

9. 9

   Continue to pulse, stopping occasionally to avoid overheating and to scrape down the sides.

10. 10

    After a while (about 15-20 minutes with breaks) you will get a slightly grainy paste.

11. 11

    When the mixture starts to come together, add the oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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