By following the instructions given in this instruction, you can learn how to properly roast sesame seeds so that sesame seeds develop their excellent aroma and taste as much as possible!
In the photo, fried sesame seeds on a saucer Recipe content:
- Fusofacts
- Ingredients
- Step by step cooking
- Video recipe
Scientists have calculated that a portion of sesame seeds (sesame is another name) weighing about 100-150 g is the daily requirement of an adult for calcium. These tasty seeds are also known for their high content of vitamin E, which tones and rejuvenates the human body. And just sesame is still very tasty. It has an incomparable characteristic smell and gives original flavoring notes to baked goods, meat, salads and vegetables. Well, sesame gets a special aroma after roasting.
Sesame Facts
- The calorie content of sesame is 565 kcal per 100 g, so you should not get carried away with it, especially if you keep a figure or watch your weight.
- Regular use of it helps to strengthen bone tissue and lower cholesterol.
- Roasted grains are widely used in cooking. They are sprinkled with baked goods, added to salads, used for cooking meat, poultry, and fish. Also, the seeds are used for marinades and jam cooking.
- Fried sesame seeds are stored in a sealed package (jar, bag) for up to 3 months at room temperature. If stored improperly, they will have an unpleasant bitter taste.
- It is recommended to keep unrefined raw grains in a tightly closed glass container in a cool and dark place.
- Peeled raw seeds can be stored for up to 6 months in the refrigerator in an airtight container or up to a year in the freezer.
- When buying grains, you need to make sure that they are dry, crumbly and do not smell of bitterness. It is advisable to purchase it by weight or in a transparent package.
- For frying, it is advised to use a cast iron pan, dishes with a non-stick Teflon coating are also suitable.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 565 kcal.
- Servings - 50 g
- Cooking time - 3-5 minutes
Ingredients:
Sesame - 50 g
How to fry sesame seeds correctly: step by step cooking
1. Pour the required amount of dry and friable seeds into a clean, dry and wide frying pan so that there is no oil residue on it.
2. Place the pan on the stove over medium heat.
3. Roast the grains, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula, without leaving them for a minute. When the pan is hot enough, turn the heat to low and continue frying until golden brown. Typically, cooking time takes 3 minutes in a Teflon pan and 5 minutes in a cast iron pan. Since the process of heating cast iron is slower than with a Teflon frying pan.
4. Be sure to pour the finished seeds from the pan onto a flat plate or dish to cool. They should not be left in a pan in order to avoid overcooking, as it can quickly burn out. Then use it as directed.
Properly toasted sesame seeds will have a brown hue and a sweet, nutty flavor. In addition, it becomes brittle, which makes it easy to grind for use in confectionery. The seeds can also be cooked in the oven with convection mode and a temperature of 180 ° C, also for 3 to 5 minutes.
See also a video recipe on how to fry sesame seeds:
