Sesame seeds are pretty awesome little critters, especially when they’re toasted. They’re packed with flavor, and can be used in anything from stir-fry, to bread, to smoothies. You’ve probably noticed them all over in Asian-themed foods and in salads.
As with most seeds, sesame seeds can also be toasted. It’s super fast and easy to do and it brings out their nutty side. Puns aside, toasted sesame seeds provide a deep nutty, buttery flavor to your foods. They can be used in sauces, salads, baking,anywhere that a little extra crunch or flavor is wanted. They pair tremendously well with butter, honey, and vanilla. I like using a frying pan for small batches because it’s faster.
Instructions
Heat a 10″ frying pan over medium heat. Add a single layer of sesame seeds to pan (~2 tablespoons), and stir occasionally. Seeds are done when they’re browned, about 2-4 minutes.As sesame seeds heat they produce their own oil, so there’s no need to add any butter or oil to the pan. Keep an eye on your seeds or they’ll burn. Depending on your pan’s temperature, it may take a little more or less time. Resist the temptation to do something else or walk away because sesame seeds have a tendency to go from 0 to 100 in a blink of an eye.
