Candelnüsse

[German] plural Candelnüssen

Candlenut. A round, waxy oil nut from Indonesia, they are rather similar to macadamias and can be substituted for them. They are roasted and crushed and then added to soups and curries to give texture and richness. They should always be cooked, as they are mildly toxic when raw.

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