Unless you have warm fresh bread, it is better to toast it, I mean who doesn’t love a good jaffle or humble toast with melted butter. So why can’ t the same be said for other items?
I love a good kitchen hack which is simple but has maximum effect for very little effort. I have found toasting sesame seeds and flaked almonds not only smells great but the taste completely changes and intensifies.
Toasted flaked almonds or sesame seeds
Ingredients/equipment:
- Stove top
- Pan or wok
- Sesame seeds or flaked almonds
Method:
- Place your ingredient in the cold pan and turn on the stove
- Constantly shake the pan once it starts to become hot to brown everything evenly
- Once the ingredient has turned into a golden brown colour, turn off the stove and remove pan from heat
Serving suggestion and tips:
I generally throw the sesame seeds into a stir fry or noodles and flaked almonds go beautifully on top of yoghurt. I store unused toasted items in a jar or air tight container.
The colour contrast between toasted and untoasted.
Do you have other items that you like to toast or other simple kitchen hacks that you would like to share?
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