Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Quick Roast
• Method 2 of 3: Long Roast
• Method 3 of 3: Using Roasted Seeds
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Additional articles

Fried sesame seeds are used in the preparation of many dishes, it is enough just to sprinkle sesame seeds on the finished dish, this will give it a flavor and a pleasant crunch. Roasting raw seeds is quick and easy, and if you don't get distracted, the seeds won't burn.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Quick Roast

1. 1 Fry on the stove. If there is no dust or other foreign grains in the sesame, immediately pour it into the pan. Heat a skillet over medium heat, shake regularly, sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the seeds are brown, shiny and bouncing.
   • Do not add oil to the pan.
   • For a nuttier flavor, fry the sesame seeds longer.
2. 2 Heat the sesame seeds in the oven. Preheat oven to 175ºC, spread the sesame seeds evenly on a dry baking sheet. This method usually takes 8 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the seed layer.
   • Use a baking sheet with high sides to prevent seeds from spilling out.
   • Sesame seeds burn very quickly if the fire is too strong. Stay in the kitchen and check the sesame seeds regularly.
3. 3 Let the seeds cool. After roasting with one of these methods, let them cool to room temperature. Seeds cool faster on metal rather than plastic or glass surfaces.

Method 2 of 3: Long Roast

1. 1 Take shelled or unhulled raw seeds. Unhulled seeds are usually dull, hard-shelled, and range in color from white to black. Peeled seeds are usually uncoated, white, almost transparent and shiny. You can choose any type of seeds, unhulled seeds are more crunchy and taste a little different. These seeds contain more calcium, but are more difficult to swallow. If you plan to grind them, then their nutritional value will not be lost.
   • You can soak unhulled seeds overnight, then remove the shell by hand. But this method is very laborious, sesame seeds are rarely cleaned at home. Both sesame varieties are available in stores.
2. 2 Wash the seeds. Rinse the seeds in a frequent sieve under running water, rinse until the flowing water becomes clear. If the seeds were brought directly from the farm or the water remains dirty for too long, leave the seeds in a bowl of water for a few minutes, stir and let sit.Remove dirt accumulated on the surface of the water and foreign grains that have settled on the bottom.
   • Washing will not affect the nutritional value of the sesame in any way. Some deliberately leave the seeds in water overnight to germinate, which can enhance the nutritional value of the sesame seeds. Sprouted seeds are usually eaten raw, not roasted.
3. 3 Heat seeds over high heat until dry. Place the washed seeds in a skillet and place over high heat. Stir regularly with a wooden spatula, keep an eye on the seeds, the seeds can burn quickly. This step can take 10 minutes. When the seeds are dry, they will look different, and the sound will be different when mixed. No water should remain in the pan.
4. 4 Reduce heat. Continue stirring the seeds continuously for 7-8 minutes. When the seeds are fully fried, they will turn light brown, shiny, and begin to bounce in the pan.
   • Take a few seeds with a spoon and try to squeeze them with your fingers. Roasted seeds will turn into powder and have a more nutty flavor than raw seeds.
5. 5 Let the seeds cool and pack them. Spread the seeds on a metal baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. If you won't be using them right away, transfer them to an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator or freezer.
   • Sesame seeds can last for up to a year in the refrigerator or freezer, but over time they will begin to lose their distinct flavor. To restore flavor, fry the seeds for 2 minutes before use.

Method 3 of 3: Using Roasted Seeds

1. 1 Sprinkle sesame seeds over ready-made meals. Sesame is widely distributed in many cuisines of the world, from Korea to Lebanon. Sesame seeds can be sprinkled on salads, vegetable dishes, rice dishes and desserts.
   • Optionally, you can grind sesame seeds in a kitchen processor or blender, in a mortar and pestle if you need a powder, or want to make a smoothie or shake.
   • You can quickly make your own seasoning by mixing sugar, salt, black pepper, and sesame seeds.
2. 2 Cook tahini. Tahini is sesame paste or sesame paste. You only need olive oil to make it. Olive oil is traditionally used to add flavor to the dish, but you can also use canola or sesame oil to enhance the sesame flavor. Place the sesame seeds in a kitchen processor, grind them with 1 tablespoon of oil until smooth but not runny.
   • Move on to the next step and turn the tahini into hummus.
3. 3 Use sesame seeds in desserts. Fried sesame seeds are good for adding to cookies, you can safely use in gluten-free recipes. All over the world, sesame is mixed with butter and sugar or honey to make toffee candy.
4. 4 Use sesame seeds in other recipes. Try adding a dash of sesame seeds to homemade falafel, stir-fried vegetables with meat, or add them to a salad dressing.

Tips

• Even store-bought ready-made roasted seeds (called bokkeun-khae or bokkeum-khae in Korean stores) can be roasted for 2 minutes to refresh the nutty flavor. This tip can also come in handy if the sesame has absorbed some moisture during storage.

Warnings

• Do not turn on too high a heat during roasting, the seeds may burn.

What do you need

• Pan
• Sealed container
• Funnel (optional to make it easier to fill the container)

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