Coarsely Chopped Nuts, Chopped Nuts, and Finely Chopped Nuts

• Coarsely chopped nuts are cut into 1/4-inch or larger pieces.
• Chopped or medium-chopped nuts are cut into 1/16- to 3/8-inch pieces.
• Finely chopped nuts are cut until they're just a bit bigger than grains of salt.
• Finely ground nuts are usually prepared in a blender or food processor, where they are chopped into a fine, moist meal that resembles flour.

We've got more information on grinding nuts, toasting nuts, and choosing the perfect type of nut to use in your recipes:

Different Types of Nuts

Grinding Nuts

How to Cook with Nuts

How to Toast Nuts