How to fry pine nuts in a pan

Content

1 Do pine nuts roast
2 How to roast pine nuts properly
3 Terms and conditions of storage
4 Selection rules
5 Conclusion

You can fry pine nuts in the shell and without it, in a pan and in the microwave. These fruits are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. The kernels are used in cooking, cosmetology and pharmacology.

Do pine nuts roast

Pine nuts are roasted to reveal their aroma and enhance their flavor. To extend the shelf life up to 1 year, fry the unpeeled kernels, washed from oil under running water. Roasted hearts are used to decorate desserts and salads, or served as snacks for drinks.

How to roast pine nuts properly

Before cooking, the fruits must be sorted out and inspected for mold and rot. Suitable seeds should have a healthy appearance and a pleasant aroma. It is better to purchase unpeeled nuts: this way they will retain more useful properties, will not lose their presentation and will be clean.

Then the seeds are washed and peeled. To quickly clean up kernels, you can use the following methods:

Using the freezer... To make the shell brittle, the nuts are poured into a bag and put into the freezer for 2 - 3 hours. After the expiration of time, the package is taken out and passed over it with a rolling pin. In this case, the pressing force should be small, in order to avoid damage to the fragile core.
Heating on a baking sheet or frying pan... Under the influence of high temperatures, the fruits become more pliable and can be cracked with a little effort. Seeds need to be poured into a frying pan and, stirring, heated for 10 - 20 minutes over low heat. During the heating process, the shell should break apart by itself. After cooling, the unbroken seeds can be cleaned by pressing with your fingers. The same effect can be achieved by placing the nuts on a baking sheet in a preheated to 200 ^aboutC oven for 20 minutes.
Soaking in hot water... You can achieve softness and pliability of the shell by soaking the fruit in hot water. The grains are poured with boiling water and left to swell for 30 minutes. After the time has elapsed, the water is drained, and the fruits are cleaned.
Using the tool at hand, the shell can be cracked using a hammer, rolling pin, pliers, garlic press or a special tool for cracking nuts.

The prepared product is fried in a pan, oven or microwave oven. It is necessary to properly fry pine nuts until the characteristic crackling and darkening of the crust appears.

How to fry pine nuts in an in-shell skillet

To roast cedar seeds in their shells, you need:

Prepare the product for cooking.
Take a clean, dry frying pan.
Pour the nuts in a thin layer into the pan, stirring with a wooden spatula, fry over low heat until the characteristic crunch and darkening of the kernels appear. If you need to fry a lot of nuts, then you should divide the whole mass into several portions.

How to fry pine nuts in a non-shell pan

Peeled cedar kernels can be pan-fried without adding oil, as the fruit itself is very oily.

Peel the seeds from the shell in a convenient way.
Take a clean, dry skillet and put it on low heat to heat up.
Pour nuts evenly into a heated pan.
If desired, pine kernels can be salted, sprinkled with sugar or spices.
Stir the product from time to time, monitor its color: as soon as it turns appetizing brown, the pan can be removed from heat.

Oven-roasted pine nuts

Pine nuts can be roasted in the oven, either in the shell or without.

Method 1 - Frying in shell:

take nuts, wash, but do not dry;
preheat the oven to 160 ⁰C;
cover the baking sheet with parchment for baking and spread the grains evenly;
put the baking sheet in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes;
after the time has elapsed, take out the baking sheet and allow the nuts to cool;
the cooled seeds are laid out on a waffle towel, covered with a second towel and passed over them with a rolling pin. With light pressure, the shell will crack and separate from the nucleoli.

Method 2 - Frying peeled grains:

take the number of kernels necessary for frying, clean them of debris and shells, rinse thoroughly;
preheat the oven to 150 ^aboutC;
cover the baking sheet with parchment for baking and sprinkle nuts on it with a thin layer;
if desired, you can sprinkle the kernels with sugar, salt or spices;
put the baking sheet in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes;
after the time has elapsed, a baking sheet is taken out and the fruits are allowed to cool.

During roasting, it is necessary to monitor the degree of doneness, otherwise the beans may simply burn.

Microwave Cooking

Unpeeled hazelnuts can be roasted in the microwave.

Take 60 - 70 g of grains cleaned of debris and washed, but not dried.
Pour the seeds into a small paper bag and wrap the rim.
Place the bag in the microwave and set the timer to fry for 1 minute.
At the end of the time, do not take out the bag and allow the fruits to fry from their own heat for another 2 minutes.
Next, take out the bag and pour the nuts on a plate in an even layer.
After waiting 10 - 15 minutes, the seeds are cleaned.

Terms and conditions of storage

The shelf life of pine nuts is affected by:

temperature regime;
storage;
humidity.

Peeled kernels should be consumed in a few weeks, and preferably days. The longer a nut is stored, the less useful properties it retains. Roasted seeds can be stored for 3 to 6 months, depending on storage conditions. Seeds should be stored in a dark, cool place with a moisture content of no more than 50%. To increase shelf life, use a freezer and a tightly closed bag or container. Nuts packaged during the ripening period of the cones - September - October - are stored for the longest time.

Selection rules

In order not to harm your health when eating pine nuts, you need to choose the right ones. When buying, you should pay attention:

on the color of the kernel or shell: it must be the same - no spots, darkening or other colors;
Fruit moisture: The first sign of freshness is seed moisture. The drier the grain, the greater the likelihood of long-term storage;
the size of the nuts must be the same for each fruit;
the tip of the peeled kernel: if it is darkened, this is the second sign of long storage;
shell tip: a dark dot on the tip is a sign of the presence of a kernel;
aroma: must be natural, without impurities;
presence of foreign plaque: a gray-greenish bloom is a sign of mold;
production date.

It is better to purchase unrefined grains packed in cardboard bags.

You should refuse to purchase if:

oil appeared on the surface of the nuts - this is a sign of spoilage;
nuts give off an unpleasant aroma;
there are signs of bacteria on the fruit;
debris is visible in the grains;
stuck together seeds are present.

Conclusion

When planning to fry pine nuts, you should be careful when choosing them. Stale, long-term storage, with signs of disease, fruits can cause serious harm to health. After heat treatment, it is necessary to store the grains in a dark place - light has a detrimental effect on the product. Peeled kernels can acquire an unpleasant bitterness during storage for a long time.