Two Ways to Toast Sesame Seeds
You can approach toasting sesame seeds one of two ways. Either fire up the oven—if you’re toasting a bunch at once—or toast them in a skillet on the stovetop—this is much easier to control and is faster. Since sesame seeds are rich in healthy fats, there’s no need to add oil to the skillet.
I Use Both Black and White Sesame Seeds
I like to stock both black and white sesame seeds in my pantry, since the contracting colors offer visual appeal. The method for toasting them is the same, though when it comes to black seeds, you can’t use color as your guide for doneness. Instead, I typically ballpark the time and then wait for a nutty fragrant aroma, which indicates they are perfectly toasted. Either way, keep a close eye because sesame seeds are quick to burn.
Store the Sesame Seeds Well
Sesame seeds will keep perfectly fine in a sealed jar in a cool dark place in the pantry. That said, if you’ve got a bigger batch that you hope to have around for a while, store them in the fridge, or even the freezer.
Recipes Highlighting Toasted Sesame Seeds
Sesame Crisp Cookies Homemade Za’atar Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger and Sesame Seeds Sesame Soba Noodles Sigeumchi Namul (Spinach Banchan)
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