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🧀 Almond Cotija

Almond Cotija

🍽 Serves ⏲ Total Time
2 cups 10 minutes

🧂 Ingredients

  • 🌰 1.5 cups blanched almonds
  • 🌿 0.25 tsp dulse flakes or granules
  • 🍋 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

🍳 Cookware

  • 1 large, dry nonstick or cast-iron pan
  • 1 food processor

📝 Instructions

Step 1

Place the blanched almonds in a large, dry nonstick or cast-iron pan.

Step 2

Place the pan over medium-low heat and toast, shaking the pan frequently, until the almonds are just fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer the almonds to a plate to cool completely.

Step 4

In a food processor, add the cooled toasted almonds and the dulse flakes or granules and process until finely ground.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and salt and process briefly to combine.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Step 7

Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.

🔗 Source

  • The Gracias Madre Cookbook

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