Spiced melon seeds are widely loved as casual snacks or table companions. If you want to fry spiced melon seeds, you need to master the tricks.
select high-quality melon seeds with better taste
when selecting melon seeds, it is recommended to choose the ones with full particles and smooth surface without spots, so that the fried melon seeds will taste more crisp. Remove floating shriveled melon seeds to ensure the quality of melon seeds.
soak melon seeds to improve permeability
before frying, soak the melon seeds in clear water for about half an hour. This step is helpful to make the surface of melon seeds absorb water and expand, improve permeability and facilitate the immersion of five spices. After soaking, drain the water and dry the water on the surface of melon seeds.
five spices are prepared, and the aroma is fragrant
The soul of five spices melon seeds lies in the collocation of five spices. Commonly used five spices include pepper, star anise, cinnamon, clove, fennel and so on. Blending according to their respective proportions, and grinding into fine powder.
stir fry in a hot pan to stimulate fragrance
use a thick-bottomed iron pan or a non-stick pan, and add a proper amount of vegetable oil. Put the five spices into the pot, heat it with low fire, and stir it constantly, so that the aroma of the five spices can be fully released. Be careful not to fry the paste to avoid bitterness.
add melon seeds and stir-fry evenly
when the five spices smell, pour in the drained melon seeds. Stir-fry over medium heat to ensure that each melon seed is evenly wrapped with five spices. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, and the surface of melon seeds gradually dries and turns golden yellow.
control the heat to avoid burning
control the heat well during frying. Too small a fire is easy to make melon seeds soft, and too big a fire is easy to burn. It is recommended to use medium heat and stir fry constantly to avoid melon seeds sticking to the pot or uneven heating.
take out the pan and cool, crisp and refreshing
when the melon seeds are fried until the skin is crisp and the inside is ripe, they can be taken out of the pan. Spread out the melon seeds and cool them, then put them into a sealed container for storage. After cooling, the melon seeds taste crisp and refreshing, and the aroma is rich, which makes people memorable.
intimate tips, get twice the result with half the effort
soaking melon seeds should not be too long, otherwise the melon seeds will easily absorb too much water and affect the taste.
When mixing five spices, you can adjust the proportion according to your personal taste, increase or decrease a certain spice, and create a personalized fragrance.
During the frying process, we should pay attention to the color and state of melon seeds, and adjust the heat and frying frequency in time.
fried spiced melon seeds should be eaten as soon as possible or sealed to avoid being damp or soft.
if you want to make spiced melon seeds more crispy, you can bake them in an oven preheated to 15-16 degrees for about 5-7 minutes, then take them out and let them cool.