how many grams in a teaspoon of pistachio nuts?

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• How many grams in a teaspoon of pistachios?
  About 2.5 g for finely chopped shelled pistachios. That's roughly six to eight kernel pieces depending on chop size. A teaspoon is the standard pinch you'd see on a single chocolate-pistachio truffle, on top of a tahini swirl in hummus, or pressed into the edge of a labneh dip to mark the bowl visually.
• Why do recipes specify pistachios in teaspoons rather than 'a pinch'?
  Because the green is the point. A teaspoon (2.5 g) of finely chopped Bronte or Kerman pistachios gives you enough flecks to read as 'pistachio' on a dark surface like chocolate ganache or saffron rice pudding without overwhelming the dish. A pinch is too vague when the garnish is also the visual signature of the recipe.
• Can I grind pistachios to a powder by the teaspoon?
  Yes — and a teaspoon of pistachio powder (about 2.5 g) is what you'd dust over a single Persian ice cream scoop or a slice of orange-blossom cake. Grind cold, briefly, with a little sugar to keep the nuts from going oily. Without sugar, the pistachios turn to paste in seconds and you'll struggle to dust anything cleanly.

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