native of
Australia, the small evergreen tree from which the macadamia nuts comes, was
originally grown for ornamental purposes. Today most of the macadamia nuts
come from Hawaii.
A small, round, ivory-colored nut, resembling a chickpea, it
has a hard brown shell that is difficult to crack. Therefore, most macadamia
nuts are sold shelled, either raw or roasted.
The softly crunchy, sweet buttery-rich taste
complements the flavors other tropical nuts and fruits as well as white
chocolate. Macadamia nuts add flavor and texture in both sweet and savory
dishes.
One of the more expensive nuts, their high fat
content makes them prone to turning rancid. Store in the refrigerator or
freezer up to one year in airtight containers or plastic bags.
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native of
Australia, the small evergreen tree from which the macadamia nuts comes, was
originally grown for ornamental purposes. Today most of the macadamia nuts
come from Hawaii.
