How to fry seeds in a pan at home

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Despite the fact that the birthplace of sunflower is America, the first to eat its seeds in our country. The Indians used only the oil squeezed out of it exclusively for anointing their own bodies, and they made paint for tattoos from the pollen. Europeans have been growing these beautiful flowers since the 16th century, exclusively for decorative purposes. And only after the sunflower was brought to Russia, our people figured out how to fry the seeds in a pan. And I realized that the seeds of this "solar flower" are not only edible, but also very tasty both fried and fresh. And the oil from the roasted seeds turned out to be simply indispensable. Especially now, when our primordial squeeze of linseed and hemp oils has come to naught.

We can safely say that for the inhabitants of our country, sunflower seeds, simply called “seeds”, or “seeds”, are a national delicacy that replaces popcorn for Russians earlier. Pumpkin seeds are also tasty, but they are far from sunflower seeds in popularity. On the streets of cities there are still "grandmothers",offering to buy a glass of seeds from them at a reasonable price. But if earlier they were monopolists in this area, today they are being forced out of the market by grains packed in bags, sold in any stall or store. But true gourmets, who know perfectly well how to fry seeds in a pan, prefer to use only their own cooked product. Try it and you can do it yourself.

How to fry seeds in a pan

Of course, you can fry them in the oven, and even in the microwave. But despite the fact that the latter method is the simplest, it still did not take root especially among connoisseurs and connoisseurs of seeds. But a cast-iron frying pan with a wide flat bottom is a cult kitchen utensil for them. Some housewives even allocate a separate vessel for seeds, which is strictly forbidden to be used for other purposes.

Before frying the seeds in a pan, they need to be washed, because it is not known where and how they were stored until they got to you. Of course, if you grow sunflowers yourself, you can skip this step in the instructions. The pan itself must be very hot over high heat. Dried seeds are poured onto it with a layer of about one and a half centimeters. The key to their successful preparation is constant stirring. It is desirable to do this only with a wooden spatula. Under no circumstances should you leave the stove! Since it is difficult to say how much you will have to fry the seeds in a pan this time. It all depends on the thickness of their peel and size.

As soon as the seeds start to crackle, remove them from the heat. But do not extinguish the burner, but simply set them aside, without stopping stirring. Then return to the fire again until the next crackle begins. You will need to do this at least three times, taking a sample from time to time.

How long to fry the seeds until cooked? It all depends on what you like. Some prefer to roast them until the grains turn brownish, but most are willing to settle for a creamy hue as well. These seeds have a great taste and great aroma. Usually the whole process takes 10-12 minutes.

To improve the taste, you can lightly add sunflower seeds, and pour a little sunflower oil on the bottom of the dish. The choice of how to fry the seeds in a pan is up to you. Try different options to see which ones you like best.