Despite the fact that America is the birthplace of sunflower, they were the first to eat its seeds in our country. The Indians used only the oil squeezed out of it solely to scrub their own bodies, and from the pollen they made paint for tattoos. Europeans, on the other hand, grew these beautiful flowers, starting from the 16th century, exclusively for decorative purposes. And only after the sunflower was brought to Russia, our people figured out how to fry the seeds in a pan. And I realized that the seeds of this “sunny flower” are not only edible, but also very tasty, both fried and fresh. And the oil from the roasted seeds was simply irreplaceable. Especially now, when our squeezing of linseed and hemp oils has come to naught .
It can be safely stated that for the inhabitants of our country, sunflower seeds, simply called "seeds" or "seeds", are a national delicacy that has replaced Russian popcorn earlier. Pumpkin seeds are also tasty, but in popularity they are far from sunflower. On the streets of the city there are still "grannies" offering to buy a glass of seeds from them at a reasonable price. But if earlier they were monopolists in this area, today they are being squeezed out of the market by the bagged grains sold in any stall or in the store. But true gourmets, who know very well how to fry seeds in a pan, prefer to use only their own cooked product. Try it and you do it yourself.
How to fry seeds in a pan
Of course, you can fry them in the oven, and even in the microwave. But despite the fact that the latter method is the simplest, it still did not take root especially among connoisseurs and connoisseurs of seeds. But the cast-iron skillet with a wide flat bottom is a cult tool for them. Some housewives even allocate a separate bowl for the seeds, which is strictly forbidden to use for other purposes.
Before frying the seeds in a pan, they need to be washed, because it is not known where and how they were stored until they came to you. Of course, if you grow sunflower yourself, you can skip this section of the instructions. The pan itself needs to be heated very hot over high heat. Dried seeds sprinkle on it with a layer about a half centimeters. The key to their successful preparation is constant stirring. It is advisable to do this only with a wooden spatula. In no case should you leave the stove! Since it is difficult to say how much to fry seeds in a pan, this time will be necessary. It all depends on the thickness of their peel and size.
As soon as the seeds begin to crackle, remove them from the heat. But do not extinguish the burner, but simply set them aside, without stopping stirring. Then return to the fire again until the next crackle begins. You will need to do this at least three times, taking a sample from time to time.
How much to fry seeds until cooked? It all depends on what you like. Some people prefer to fry them until the seeds are brownish, but most are ready to be satisfied with a creamy tint. Such seeds have a great taste and great aroma. Usually the whole process takes 10-12 minutes.
To improve the taste, you can slightly add sunflower grains, and pour a little sunflower oil on the bottom of the dishes. The choice of how to fry the seeds in the pan is yours. Try different options to see which one you like best.