Nowhere do they like sunflower seeds so much as in Russia. This is food, entertainment, and even an integral part of communication. In order for it to be tasty for ourselves and not to be ashamed to offer it to others, you need to know how to properly fry the seeds.
It is necessary
- - seeds;
- - water;
- - salt;
- - sunflower oil;
- - colander;
- - towel;
- - a frying pan, oven or microwave.
Instructions
Step 1
Place the seeds in a fine-mesh colander to keep them from falling through. Put it in a pot of water for 15 minutes. Then rinse the sunflower seeds under running water and leave to dry a little in a colander.
Step 2
If you are going to salt the seeds, prepare salt water at the rate of 1 teaspoon of salt per 1 liter of water and soak the washed seeds in it for half an hour or an hour. Then drain through a colander or sieve and pat dry on a towel. This is necessary so that salt from the leaked water does not crystallize on a baking sheet or frying pan and does not spoil the appearance and taste of the seeds.
Step 3
Lubricate the seeds with sunflower oil - 1 teaspoon per pound of product. Despite the fact that the seeds themselves contain a lot of vegetable fat, the finished oil will help the kernel of the seed to evenly warm up and brown.
Step 4
How to fry sunflower seeds in the microwave. Sprinkle the seeds in one layer on a flat plate and turn on the microwave for 2.5 minutes at a power of 700-800 watts. Remove the plate from the microwave, stir the seeds and set for another 1.5 minutes.
Step 5
How to fry sunflower seeds in a pan. A pancake maker is ideal for this - a flat pan with a thick bottom. It provides even heating and even roasting. Put it on a low heat and pour out the seeds, spreading over the entire surface. Stir every 1-2 minutes.
Avoid the appearance of blue smoke - this means that the oil inside the seeds has begun to burn. It is better to set aside a few times when they begin to crackle and let them cool down a little than to make the product unusable. If the seeds start to smoke, you can still try to reanimate them by sprinkling with cold water.
Step 6
How to roast seeds in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200C. Place the seeds on a baking sheet in one or two layers, leave the door ajar or turn on the ventilation. When you hear a click, pull out the baking sheet, stir the seeds and let cool slightly. Then put it back on and cook until cooked.
