 We blanch the almonds after soaking them, and then the skin pops right off. So remember, you start with raw almonds, right? Don't get the cooked ones, don't get the salted ones. So these are uncooked, unsalted, raw almonds. You soak them in water overnight, and the next morning you pour the water off of them and dump them into a pot of boiling water for about 20 to 25 seconds.