Slivered Almond 12 oz

Description

Slivered almonds are whole raw almonds cut lengthwise into thin sticks, the cut Persian cooks call khalal badam. The only ingredient in this 12 oz tub is raw almond: unroasted and unsalted, ready to toast or to scatter as they are.

Slivers are the classic finishing touch for Persian rice and desserts. They go into shirin polo (jeweled rice) with orange peel and slivered pistachios, over albaloo polo, and on top of sholeh zard saffron rice pudding. For the pistachio version, see our Persian pistachio varieties guide.

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Also known as: خلال بادام (Farsi) · لوز مقطع (Arabic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these slivered almonds raw or roasted?

Raw. The label lists a single ingredient, raw almond, with nothing added: no salt and no oil. Toast them in a dry pan for a minute or two if you want a golden, nuttier garnish.

What is khalal badam?

Khalal badam is the Persian name for slivered almonds: almonds cut lengthwise into thin sticks rather than sliced into flat petals. The pistachio version, khalal pesteh, is used the same way, and the two often go on the same dish.

Which Persian dishes use slivered almonds?

Shirin polo (jeweled rice) is the best known; our recipe uses 1/3 cup each of slivered almonds and slivered pistachios. They also garnish albaloo polo (sour cherry rice) and sholeh zard (saffron rice pudding).