How To Toast Sesame Seeds - Tips & Tricks | Club Foody

 

If as a child, you stick around the kitchen watching 👀 your mother, grandma, father, or other, you know there are a lot of basics to know. It’s a long learning process. There are so many little things to know to make magic in the kitchen!
 
When I was growing up, the kitchen was the last place I wanted to be. It didn’t help that my mother gave me the chore of washing 🧼 the dishes after each meal. I was staying away as much as I could from that room, escaping outside to play with my friends.
 
Although the kitchen wasn’t my favorite spot in the house, when visiting one of my grandmothers 👵 or other relatives, I was really enjoying myself being in that room. I was watching them and often, offering to help. The fact that there were no dishes to do probably played a big factor in my enthusiasm!
 
I actually learned a few things the rare times I spent helping my aunts or grandmas. One of them taught me how to blanch tomatoes, another one how to make buttermilk from scratch, my aunt Huguette by lining parchment paper for cakes 🎂 while my aunt Marthe by straining yogurt, and so on.
 
Another basic I learned was How to Toast Sesame Seeds! Stirring them was an easy task to do as a child 👧 until I tried to flip them in the small skillet… then it became a little messy! In my 20s’, I eventually got the hang of it.
 
My preferred method is on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of toasting in the oven for a couple reasons. Starting the oven draws too much energy 🔋 for such a simple task plus the chance to have a few burnt ones is pretty high as you don’t have the same control. It’s also faster on the stovetop than the oven.
 
How to Toast Sesame Seeds applies to the black ones as well. Obviously, the color won’t change much therefore you have to rely on another sense… your nose 👃! After 5 minutes or so, they’ll became fragrant which means they’re done. Immediately, transfer them to a plate to cool completely… don’t leave them in the skillet as they can burn.
 
Found in many Asian dishes as a garnish, toasting the seeds releases their natural oils thus enhancing their gorgeous nutty fragrant aroma. It also improves both taste and presentation. I like using them for toppings, as an ingredient for dips, sauces as well as baked goods 🥯.
 
Sesame seeds are rich in healthy fats 💚, antioxidants, fiber, proteins and minerals. They help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Another plus is they reduce inflammation, improve digestion and support the immune system.
 
I normally toast what I need but if you want to make a bigger batch and keep them around for further uses, store them in an airtight container and place in a cool dark spot for up to 3 months 📆. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge or even the freezer for up to a year.
 
How to Toast Sesame Seeds is another important basic to know. It’s super easy to do and will enhance your dishes. Don’t spend your money 💰 buying them already done and take 5 minutes to toast these tasty little gems…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
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