How to Toast Sesame Seeds (Oven, Stove & Microwave)
Toasted sesame seeds are perfectly golden with a nutty flavor and goes great with any roasted veggies or as a dessert topping. With this recipe, you can make homemade roasted sesame seeds in an oven, microwave, or stovetop.
2tbspraw sesame seedsper 9 inch glass pie pan or vessel
Stovetop
¼craw sesame seedsper 12-inch saute pan
Equipment Used
sheet pan
glass plate/pie pan
pan
spatula
Instructions
Oven
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Place the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for about 8-10 minutes per batch. Stir the seeds in the pan every 2 minutes or until it’s light brown.
Transfer the seeds to a plate and allow to cool. The seeds will continue to cook from the residual heat.
Microwave
NOTE: For reference, I am using a 900-watt microwave.
In a microwave safe glass plate or bowl, add the sesame seeds so that they are evenly spread out. If not all the seeds fit evenly, do this in batches.
Microwave on high for 1-minute intervals and use a spatula to mix the seeds. Continue to microwave in 1-minute intervals until the seeds are light brown and smell nutty. This should be about 6 minutes per batch.
Transfer to a new plate and let cool.
Stovetop
In a large pan over medium-low heat, spread your sesame seeds evenly on the pan. If not all the seeds fit evenly, do this in batches.
Cook the seeds until they smell nutty and are light brown. Use a spatula to stir the seeds to prevent them from burning. This should be about 4-6 minutes per batch.
Transfer the seeds to a new plate and allow them to cool.
Notes
NOTE: Nutrition is based on 1/4 cup of white sesame seeds