Despite the fact that the sunflower is the birthplace of America, the first to eat its seeds in our country.The Indians used only oil pressed from it solely for umaschivaniya own bodies, and pollen from the paint made for tattoos.Europeans grew these beautiful flowers, since the XVI century, only for decorative purposes.And only after the sunflower was brought to Russia, our people realized how to roast the seeds in a frying pan.And I realized that the seeds of this "sun flower" is not only edible, but also very tasty like fried and fresh.And oil from the roasted seeds proved to be indispensable.Especially now that has come to naught our native squeeze Flax and hemp oil.
can safely say that for the residents of our country sunflower seeds, referred to simply as "seeds" or "Semyon", is a national delicacy, replacing the previously Russians popcorn.Pumpkin seeds are also tasty, but they are far from the popularity of sunflower.On the streets there are still "grannies", offering to buy them a glass of seeds at a reasonable price.But if earlier they had a monopoly in this area, but today they displace from the market packaged in bags grains sold in any kiosk or shop.But true gourmets, who know perfectly well how to roast the seeds in a frying pan, prefer to use only his own cooked product.Try it and you do it yourself.
How to roast the seeds in a pan
Of course, you can roast them in the oven and even a microwave oven.But despite the fact that the latter method is the simplest, it has not yet taken root especially among connoisseurs seeds.But the cast-iron pan with a wide flat bottom is their cult of kitchen utensils.Some housewives even allocate a separate pot of seeds, which is strictly forbidden to use for other purposes.
Before roasting seeds in a frying pan, they need to wash, because it is not known where they were kept as long as you were.Of course, if you are growing sunflowers for yourself, and you can skip this step instructions.Very much need to heat the pan over high heat.Dried seeds get enough sleep on her bed one and a half centimeters.Pledge of successful cooking - constant stirring.Doing this is desirable only a wooden spatula.Waste from the plate can not in any case!Since it is difficult to say how many seeds in a frying pan fry have it this time.It all depends on the thickness and size of skin.
Once the seeds have started to crackle, remove them from the heat.But do not extinguish the burner, and simply set aside them to the side, never ceasing to stir.Then returning to the fire until the next crackles.Doing this you will need at least three times, from time to time taking a sample.
How fry until cooked seeds?It all depends on what you like.Some people prefer to roast them until the grains become brownish color, but most are ready to meet and cream shade.Such seeds have excellent taste and excellent aroma.Usually the whole process takes 10-12 minutes.
To improve the taste may be slightly prisolit sunflower seeds, and on the bottom of the dish pour a little vegetable oil.The choice of how to roast the seeds in a frying pan for you.Try different variations to see which ones you like the best.
