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Do you know how to prepare pumpkin seeds? It's quite easy! Pumpkin seeds are full of flavor and vitamins, making them tasty and nutritious. Just make sure to chew well while eating them. Continue reading to discover some ways to eat pumpkin seeds, as well as some recipe suggestions for their preparation.
Steps
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
Separate the seeds from the pumpkin flesh. The best way to do this is by using your hands, or a clean old comb (one you don't mind getting dirty). A comb can help separate the pumpkin seeds from the fibrous flesh easily.
If you'd like, you can rinse the outside of the pumpkin seeds. What to do if some pumpkin flesh still clings to the seeds? Some people prefer to leave it, as they enjoy the flavor that the pumpkin flesh adds. However, if you'd rather remove it, here's how to do it:
- Soak the pumpkin seeds in water for a few hours, then drain them into a colander. Use your hands to stir the seeds around in the colander, and the mesh will help separate the flesh from the seed's outer shell. After stirring, the seeds should be fairly clean.
Pat the seeds dry with a paper towel if necessary, then spread them out on a baking tray. While adding spices is optional, this is the moment to season the seeds if desired:
- Sprinkle some curry powder, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder for a spicy flavor.
- Try cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg for a sweet treat.
- Season with some table salt or sea salt for a savory touch.
Place the pumpkin seeds in the oven for 20 minutes or until they turn golden and crispy. Let the seeds cool before eating!
Boil and Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Use this method for fully boiled pumpkin seeds. While this technique might sound unusual, boiling the seeds first gives them a rich, fatty flavor. (And you don't need to worry about the seeds soaking up too much water.)
Preheat the oven to 200°C and bring water to a boil in a pot. For every half cup of pumpkin seeds you want to roast, use 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Separate the seeds from the pumpkin flesh. The best way to do this is by hand, although you can also use an old comb (one that's been cleaned). A comb can help you remove the seeds from the fibrous pumpkin flesh.
Simmer the pumpkin seeds for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and strain the seeds through a sieve.
Brush a thin layer of olive oil onto the baking tray and place the pumpkin seeds on it.
Nướng trên giá cao nhất của lò nướng, khoảng 5-20 phút. Hạt bí nhỏ sẽ chuyển màu nâu và giòn sau 5-7 phút, hạt trung bình cần khoảng 10-15 phút, và hạt bí lớn sẽ cần tới 20 phút nướng. Chờ hạt bí nguội trước khi ăn.
Các cách khác để ăn hạt bí
Ăn sống hoặc ngay sau khi lấy ra khỏi quả bí ngô. Ăn sống hạt bí ở trạng thái tự nhiên, sau khi tách khỏi quả.
Rang hạt bí trên chảo. Rót một ít dầu ô-liu vào chảo, đổ hạt bí vào và rang cho đến khi hạt bắt đầu nổ.
- Để tạo vị ngọt, bạn cho thêm một thìa canh đường vào chảo để rang cùng với hạt bí (không cần dầu ô-liu). Rang vàng với đường cho đến khi hạt bí bắt đầu nổ.
Kết hợp hạt bí vào một công thức nấu ăn khác. Hạt bí ăn không đã ngon, nhưng nó có thể làm cho món ăn khác ngon hơn nếu được dùng chung với:
- Salad trộn
- Bánh Brittle
- Bánh mì
- Sốt pesto
- Bánh flan
- Và nhiều món khác
How to Eat Pumpkin Seeds
Many people prefer to eat pumpkin seeds with the shell on. If you roast the seeds until fully cooked, there's no need to remove the outer shell, but some people like to peel it off.
Crack the shell open and enjoy the inside of the seed. Here's how to do it:
- Hold the seed in your hand or pop it directly into your mouth.
- Use your teeth to crack the seed open, just like you would with sunflower seeds.
- Eat the inner core and discard the outer shell.
