MAGIMIX COOK EXPERT METHOD

Place pistachios in the Magimix Cook Expert, set speed to 1A, temperature 100C and toast for 8-10 minutes.

Remove and set aside to cool.

Place the water and sugar into Cook Expert bowl, temperature 120C, speed 2A for 4 minutes.

Quickly add cooled nuts and mix on speed 2A briefly until they are all coated. Spread nuts on a tray to cool slightly.

Attach the food processor bowl, add pistachios and almonds and pulse until you have a course mixture.

Add the oil and process for 5-10 minutes until the paste is of the desired consistency, adding a little more oil through the top if necessary.

OVEN/STOVE TOP METHOD

Preheat oven to 170C (340F).

Spread the pistachios out on a tray and roast in the oven for 10 minutes, taking care no t to burn them. Allow to cool.

Cook sugar and water in saucepan over medium head, until it reaches 120C - check using a candy thermometer.

Quickly pour over the pistachios and mix to coat. Allow to cool slightly.

Proceed as above with food processor.

Store in a jar in the refrigerator.