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Raw hazelnuts have a tart flavor that not everyone likes. Roasted nuts, on the other hand, are a different matter. Indeed, this product contains many vitamins and minerals useful for health. It is only important to cook them correctly. How to fry hazelnuts in different ways will be discussed later.
The benefits and harms of fried hazelnuts
Hazelnuts can be safely called a storehouse of useful properties. Hazelnut fruits contain:
- fluorine and sulfur;
- copper and iodine;
- phosphorus and calcium;
- iron and zinc;
- vitamins of groups PP, A, C;
- vegetable proteins and 20 different amino acids.
The benefits of roasted hazelnuts are as follows:
- Strengthening the skeletal system, therefore, it reduces the risk of developing diseases such as osteochondrosis, arthritis, osteoporosis.
- The presence of potassium has a positive effect on the nervous and muscular system.
- Vitamins of group B and E have a beneficial effect on muscles, heart and blood vessels, a person is less susceptible to various kinds of infections and oncological diseases.
- Fried hazel increases not only immunity, but also the intellectual potential of people engaged in mental work.
- It is useful to take fried hazel for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, urolithiasis, chronic fatigue, varicose veins.
- Thanks to amino acids, the level of harmful cholesterol and blood clots are reduced.
- Saves the body from intoxication, the occurrence of putrefactive processes in the intestines.
Healthy fried fruits in some cases can be dangerous to human health:
- Do not use fried hazel that has been stored for a long time, as this promotes the multiplication of harmful fungi, which makes the product toxic.
- It is harmful to eat fried fruits in large quantities due to the high calorie content: 100 g of the product contains about 700 kcal.
Which is better - fried or raw hazelnuts
It is difficult to determine which fruits of the walnut tree are healthier and better. For example, fresh hazelnuts can be added to salads, meats, cheese snacks, and various cereals.
Roasted nuts are best eaten in small amounts because many people believe they contain a lot of folate.
How to fry hazelnuts correctly
To roast hazelnuts, you need to follow some rules. The fruits can be cooked with or without shells, depending on taste. However, when removing the skin, it is easier to sort out moldy or foul-smelling kernels. For frying, you can use:
- a frying pan with a thick bottom;
- oven;
- microwave.
If the hazelnuts are fried without a shell, then it must be specially prepared:
- Remove shell and brown skin.
- Boil water in a large saucepan and remove from the stove.
- Put peeled fruits in boiling water and keep them for no more than 10 minutes.
- Drain the nuts into a colander, then place on a towel to dry well.
- Remove thin film.
How to fry in-shell hazelnuts in a pan
It is not necessary to peel the shells before frying. In this case, the product is not blanched. You need to fold the hazelnuts into a dry, preheated pan. When the shell begins to crack, the fried fruits are poured from the pan onto one piece of cloth. Cover the top with the second half and grind easily. The shell separates well.
How to fry hazelnuts in a pan without shells
Recipe:
- Peel the scalded and dried fruits from the shell and put in the pan.
- With constant stirring, dry the hazelnuts over low heat for no more than 3 minutes.
- Then raise the temperature and continue frying for 5 minutes.
- During this time, the white kernels will turn golden, a specific flavor of nuts will appear.
How to roast hazelnuts in the shell in the oven
If you need to fry a large number of fruits, then neither a frying pan nor a microwave will work. Better to use the oven. Spread nuts on a clean sheet in 1 layer. The oven is heated to 250 degrees. Stir the contents for 5-8 minutes to fry evenly on all sides.
How to roast hazelnuts in the oven without shells
Spread the nuts without the shell on a sheet and put for frying in an oven heated to 250 degrees. After 15 minutes, the kernels will be ready to eat.
How to roast hazelnuts in the microwave unpeeled
Hazelnuts in a hard shell can be fried in a microwave oven, the power of which is set to high temperature. Unpeeled fruits are fried for 7-10 minutes. The finished nut will not have a roasted flavor.
Roasting hazelnuts in the microwave in the shell
In the microwave, you can cook no more than 200-300 g of fried hazelnuts. The temperature is set exactly as for the nut in the outer shell.
Fry in 2 stages: after 3-5 minutes, take out the nuts, cool a little and put to fry for the same time.
If during frying the fruits have not acquired a golden color, you can hold them in the microwave for another 1-2 minutes.
Calorie content of fried hazelnuts
Roasted hazelnuts have a lot more calories than raw or dried fruits. Nutritional value - from 646 to 702 kcal.
100 g of roasted nuts contains:
- proteins - 15.0-17.8 g;
- fat - 62.4-66.1 g;
- carbohydrates - 17.6-17.8 g.
Terms and conditions of storage
How to roast hazelnuts at home is understandable. Now you need to think about storing the product. It is better to cook the dessert in a small amount so that you can eat it right away, as nuts quickly lose their quality. But if a large number of fruits have been fried, then you should take care of the conditions and shelf life.
How to properly store roasted hazelnuts:
- The fried dessert should be kept only in a dry, cool place, preferably without access to light.
- Storage containers should be made from natural, non-toxic materials. You can use thick cloth bags.
- Containers must close well. Plastic bags for storing fried food are not recommended, since destructive condensation forms in them when the temperature drops.
- Hazelnuts are kept separate from other varieties of nuts.
- It is not recommended to store roasted nuts next to foods that have a pungent smell, as the fruits absorb it quickly.
- Nuts with an unpleasant odor and signs of mold should not be eaten, as they can cause intoxication.
Conclusion
Knowing how to fry hazelnuts, you can prepare a delicious dessert at home at any time. And on its basis - various dishes for a variety of the family's diet.
Did as it is written. The nuts burned much faster than recommended from frying.