The homeland of seeds is America. It was from there that they first came to Europe, and then to us. However, only a Russian person could make this product truly valuable. And it's not even about the oil, which is extracted from the seeds of sunflowers. It is just thanks to our people that such a favorite pastime as snapping seeds has appeared. And it's really delicious! So much so that it is impossible to tear yourself away! The best seeds are obtained by frying them yourself. How to fry seeds in a pan, in the oven and with the help of other modern kitchen gadgets, I will now tell you.

There are enough cooking methods - everyone can choose the one that suits them. Someone likes only slightly dried, someone - moderately roasted, someone likes salty, and some are sweet. In general, everyone has their own preferences.

Choosing the right one

Whichever recipe is chosen, the basis of success is primarily in how high-quality sunflower seeds are purchased. The ideal seed should be medium in size, "pot-bellied", that is, as if puffed up, with a thin skin. Black colour. If it is striped, then it is better not to take it - the nucleolus may and will be tasty, but the husk is so dense in such a way that you are unlikely to get pleasure from the clicking process. Although tastes differ.

When buying, you should not hesitate and sniff - the aroma of high-quality raw seeds cannot give off sweetness, dampness and any other unpleasant odors.

It will not be superfluous to evaluate the taste - here focus on your own preferences. I love it when the nucleolus has a slightly sweet taste and a very dense texture.

By the way, what you don't have to pay attention to is the presence of impurities in the product. Garbage can be easily removed.

Fry

In a frying pan

The most common way to make a crunchy treat is to fry in a skillet. It is better to choose cast iron for these purposes - it perfectly keeps heat and warms up evenly.

We wash the purchased raw delicacy well at first. If there is too much debris, then first in a saucepan, then in a sieve or colander under running water.

After - pour everything on a towel so that the glass has excess moisture. At this time, the pan is heated.

Reduce heat to medium and add washed sunflower seeds. Stir periodically so that everything is browned evenly.

How much to fry seeds? This is also a matter of taste. I wait for a slight clicking and taste - the nucleolus acquires a brighter taste, and its color darkens to a creamy shade. This usually takes 12-15 minutes.

Then I immediately pour the contents of the pan into a deep plate and leave for 20-30 minutes. Ideally, until it cools completely. Better to cover with a towel. There is a little secret - if after frying the seeds are sent directly to the refrigerator, then it will be even easier to clean them!

In the oven

Roasted sunflower seeds cook in the oven just as well. Everything is exactly the same - wash, dry and pour onto a baking sheet. Take out and stir every 2-3 minutes. Remove the sample after 10 minutes.

For a long time I could not understand at what temperature to fry the seeds. If it is too high, it burns, if it is low, then the process is delayed and it turns out not very tasty. In practice, it turned out that the optimal one is 160-180 degrees. In this case, the seeds should be poured in a layer of 2-3 cm. If there is convection, then turn it on at the end for 30-40 seconds.

After that we take it out, pour it into a container, cover it with a dry towel and leave it to cool completely.

You can add unrefined sunflower oil to the seeds in a pan or baking sheet. I like to drizzle a little in the middle of frying - this makes the crisps more flavorful. If you add fat at the beginning, then it will burn. An excess amount of oil is also bad - the seeds will not be able to absorb everything, and it will not be very pleasant to eat them.

Fry with salt

If you like salted seeds, add salt when frying.

It is better to take finely ground salt and add it in the middle of frying right after the sunflower oil. By the way, salted seeds are fried with the addition of oil - in this case, fat acts as a connecting link.

There is a method that allows you to fry salted seeds without oil. Dissolve 0.5-1 tsp in 100 ml of ordinary water. salt. Pour this solution into the seeds 2-3 minutes after the start of frying. Stir occasionally. The water will evaporate, but the aftertaste will remain.

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If the seeds are peeled

Both in the oven and in a frying pan, you can fry already peeled seeds. It's even easier with this product. Pour into a container and, stirring occasionally, fry until tender over medium heat. If desired, you can add salt 2-3 minutes before the end of frying.

It takes less time to cook without husks - after 5-7 minutes you can turn it off. Lovers of crispy can be held a little longer, just remembering to stir.

By the way, for a cleaned delicacy, you should not use a refrigerator with a refrigerator - from a sharp temperature drop, the cores will become more fragile.

Now about the pumpkin brothers

White pumpkin seeds are a wonderful treat. And, of course, they are fried too. The process is almost the same - pour in an even layer, stir and fry until tender. Just add oil to nothing. Salt - optional.

If the pumpkin seeds have just been taken out of the pumpkin itself, then before frying they need to be thoroughly washed and dried for several days.

Personally, I like dried, not toasted, white seeds. Therefore, I like to use the oven more. I set the temperature to 150 degrees. The time may take about 20 minutes.

How else can you cook seeds

Modern kitchen gadgets are also great for making delicious roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

How I fry is written in one of the articles.

You can also use a multicooker. In this case, it is important to set the mode and do not forget to stir. In mine, the "frying" mode is suitable.

The only caveat is that you cannot cook salted seeds with water in a cartoon. As you know, the inner lining of the bowl does not withstand sudden temperature changes that occur when water is added.

Let me summarize. You can fry delicious seeds in several ways and with the help of any kitchen helpers. The main thing is to choose a quality raw product and find your favorite recipe.