New Discovery: Green Almonds

There are many amazing things to be discovered at a good market. One thing that I first heard of over a year ago and have been fascinated by the idea of is green almonds. They are just what they sound like. The immature almond in its fuzzy green fleshy shell before it becomes mature and hard. Now I've never been a huge fan of nuts but I never realized you could eat an immature one raw when its still wet and fleshy. Reality didn't quite pan out that way but at the same time was even more amazing. The shell was fuzzy and green but still more hard than fleshy. The inside nut was white with a clear gel like flesh and a pleasant crisp crunch rather than the harder more brittle one almonds usually bring to mind. There was almost no nutty taste but rather a very lightly tangy one. They are refreshing little nuggets. The season for green almonds is insanely short so if you get the chance, at least give it a try. Its not the best thing I've ever eaten but its certainly an experience I've never had the like of anywhere else.