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Do you know differents common types of nuts (noix) we eat in France? - Here are a few of them:
- Les noix de cajou
- Les pistaches
- Les amandes
- Les noisettes
- Les noix de pécan
Obviously, we are not talking about nuts and bolts 🙂
There are many nuts-based recipes to do...
...if you read this article until the end you'll IMPRESS your friends and family with your knowledge about 'nuts in French'!
You don't know much? Don't worry.
Nuts (noix) are very good for your health, and you'll be able to choose the right ones to make the recipes you want! Don't forget to watch the 2 videos to go further in your practice.
I'm Thomas, I teach French through +100 articles I put on this blog.
If you have a nut allergy, you can’t eat them.
Let food be thy medecine, thy medecine shall be thy food.
Hippocrates
Understanding the basics of 'noix' in French cuisine
The different types of nuts consumed in France
Here are the different types of nuts consumed in France:
Health benefits and nutritional value of nuts
Here's how they can positively influence health and weight management:
Health benefits
Weight management
You might be interested by this subject: grapes in French.
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If you have a nut allergy, avoid eating them.
Nuts in French desserts and pastries
Iconic French treats featuring nuts
You can add a piece of fruit or two fruits to your slice of tart, it's very tasty.
Here are two of the French culinary delights made with nuts:
The recipe for walnut tart
- For the pastry
- 250g of flour
- 125g of butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
- For the filling
- 200g of nuts (preferably nuts from Grenoble)
- 150g of brown sugar
- 100g of maple syrup
- 3 eggs
- 100g of fresh cream
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
The recipe for chocolate praline
- 200g of hazelnuts
- 150g of sugar
- 150g of high-quality dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Baking with nuts: tips and techniques
Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews and pistachios can add a special flavor and texture to your preparations. Here are some tips and techniques for making the most of these ingredients:
If you really like this type of food, have a look at the article: vegetarian in French.
Watch the videos to find out how to make the 2 recipes in this section, at home!
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Incorporating nuts into savory French dishes
Nut-based sauces and condiments
Here are a few ideas for sauces made with nuts:
Cheese and nuts: a classic French pairing
Here are some recipes for cheese dishes with nut:
- Ingredients
- Fresh goat’s cheese, nut (almonds or walnuts), sugar and honey.
- Preparation
- Lightly toast the nuts in a frying pan, then add sugar to caramelize them. Place the fresh goat’s cheese on a plate and add the caramelized walnuts. Drizzle with honey.
- Ingredients
- Puff pastry, blue cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola), crushed nut, eggs and crème fraîche.
- Preparation
- Place puff pastry in a tart tin, add crumbled blue cheese and chopped nut. Beat the eggs with the crème fraîche, pour the mixture over the cheese and nut, then bake until the tart is golden brown.
- Ingredients
- Green salad, fresh goat’s cheese, walnuts (hazelnuts or cashews), mustard vinaigrette.
- Preparation
- Place the salad in a dish, add pieces of goat’s cheese and walnuts. Dress with mustard vinaigrette.
- Ingredients
- Green salad, fresh goat’s cheese, walnuts (hazelnuts or cashews), mustard vinaigrette.
- Preparation
- Cut off the top of the Camembert, place pieces of walnut inside, and drizzle honey over them. Roast in the oven until the camembert melts. Eat with pieces of toasted bread.
Do you want to know more about how to cook in French?
- Le camembert rôti aux noix et au miel
The cultural significance of nuts in French society
Nuts in French folklore
Here are two aspects of the presence of walnuts in French folklore:
Contemporary consumption and trends
Contemporary consumption of nut milks and butters (almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, almond and nut butter) has been growing significantly for a number of years.
Here are some aspects of this growing trend:
To know more about French culture, I suggest you to read the articles drink in French and summer in French.
FAQ
What is the French term for 'nuts'?
The French word for the English word 'nuts' is noix.
How do you say 'peanut' in French?
'Peanut' in French is cacahuète.
What is the plural form of 'nut' in French?
The plural form of the English word 'nut' in French is noix. This is the same as the singular one.
Well done!
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Thomas 🙂
Resources
https://www.elle.fr/Elle-a-Table/Fiches-cuisine/Tous-les-themes/Recettes-a-la-noix
Thomas Ricomard specializes in teaching French as a foreign language. He has been providing private lessons since 2015, both in-person and online (via Skype). He taught at the Popular University of the Canton of Geneva (Switzerland) from 2015 to 2018, instructing several groups of 20 students from around the world (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Brazil, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mexico, etc.), ranging from beginner to intermediate levels (A1 to B2). With a Master’s degree in clinical and cognitive psychology from the University of Geneva, his knowledge of psychology allows him to tailor his teaching methods for optimal learning, taking into account factors such as visual memory versus auditory memory. He expresses his passion for the French language through writing texts, including poetry and songs, which he presents publicly at numerous music and slam events.