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Pili nuts are not very common. They are native to maritime Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and Northern Australia, but the only country right now that commercially cultivates them is the Philippines.[1] The young shoots and the fruit pulp are edible. The shoots are used in salads, and the pulp is eaten after it is boiled and seasoned.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of raw pili nuts
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
Part 1
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Preparing the Pili Nuts

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  1. Step 1 Boil water in a saucepan.
Bring the water to a full boil.[2]
  • Step 2 Add the Pili nuts to the boiling water.
  • [3]
    • When the skin of the Pili nuts starts to peel off, stop the cooking process.
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  • Step 3 Remove all of the Pili from the water.
  • Step 4 Remove the skins from the nuts.
  • [4]
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    Cooking the Pili Nuts

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    1. Step 1 Add vegetable oil to a clean saucepan.
  • Step 2 Add the Pili nuts.
  • Step 3 Fry the Pili nuts.
  • Be sure to constantly stir the nuts while frying.
  • Step 4 Add sugar when the Pili nuts are golden brown.