Roasting raw sesame seeds is quick and easy. But if you are distracted or do not know certain subtleties, then the seeds will burn. We will find out in a step-by-step recipe with a photo how to fry sesame seeds in the microwave. Video recipe.
Sesame, also known as sesame, is an oilseed crop with a high content of vegetable fats. It contains many vitamins and elements that are necessary for the body to work. Seeds are widely used in cooking, where they are used whole or in powder form. Sesame is added to salads and baked goods, meat and fish cutlets and steaks are breaded. It is enough just to sprinkle sesame seeds on the finished dish, and this will add spice and a pleasant crunch to the dish. Sesame makes food richer and more aromatic.
Sesame seeds are fried in different ways: in a pan, in the oven and in the microwave. In this review, we will learn how to fry sesame seeds in the microwave, observing all the baking rules and including the necessary modes. After all, the seeds of the plant are small and they burn very quickly. Therefore, you will need some knowledge of their preparation so as not to spoil the product. But before you start frying such a fragile breading, you need to choose the right product. Prefer seeds in a sealed transparent package, in which you can see the color of the product. The grains should be dry, fresh, without a bitter odor, homogeneous shade and without sticky lumps.
See also how to roast sesame seeds.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 598 kcal.
- Servings - Any Amount
- Cooking time - 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Hulled Sesame Seeds - Any Amount
Step-by-step preparation of roasting sesame seeds in the microwave, recipe with photo:
1. Hulled sesame seeds are usually uncoated, white, almost transparent and shiny. There are still unhulled raw seeds. They are usually dull, hard-shelled, and range in color from white to black.
So, wash the shelled seeds in a fine sieve under running water until the flowing water becomes clear. If the water remains dirty for a long time, leave the seeds in the water for a few minutes to settle. Then remove any dirt that has accumulated on the surface of the water and any foreign grains that have settled on the bottom. Drain the water and leave the seeds in a sieve to drain any remaining liquid. Sprinkle the sesame seeds in an even layer on a flat microwave-safe plate.
2. Send seeds to microwave for 5 minutes at 850 kW. If the power of the appliance is different, adjust the cooking time and taste the seeds. Take some seeds and try to squeeze them with your fingers. The roasted, cooked sesame seeds will turn into a powder and have a more nutty flavor than the raw product.
3. Stir the seeds every 1.5 minutes so that they are evenly fried on all sides and do not burn. The peculiarity of frying seeds in a microwave oven, sesame remains white without a golden hue.
Allow the cooked toasted sesame seeds to cool to room temperature. They cool down most quickly on metal surfaces, longer on plastic and glass.
If you use the seeds over time, transfer them to an airtight container and send them to the refrigerator or freezer, where they can be stored for up to a year, but over time they will lose their pronounced taste. To restore it, fry the sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes before using.
See also a video recipe on how to fry sesame seeds.
