By roasting the hazelnuts, part of the moisture contained in them is absorbed, making them more crunchy. In addition, the natural fats of the hazelnut will make it toast. However, be careful not to let them burn as their taste will become bitter. Roasted hazelnuts can be used for the preparation of recipes or eaten alone, as a snack. Follow step 1 to see how to roast your hazelnuts.
Steps
Step 1. Roast the hazelnuts in the oven
Roasting hazelnuts in the oven is the most common way to cook them. Even if there are some discrepancies on the oven temperature and cooking times, the most important thing is to remember to check them often so as not to let them burn (they burn very quickly). Aside from that, here's how you should do it:
- Spread a single layer of unshelled hazelnuts on a cookie sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- When it is hot, place the pan in the oven, in the middle rack.
- Cook them for 12 minutes. Check them out.
- If they have the typical nutty scent and are slightly toasted, they are ready. If not, keep checking them at least every minute or until they're ready.
- Watch them closely to make sure they don't burn.
- If you want to roast them slowly and longer, you can cook them for 15-20 minutes at 125 ° C.
Step 2. Roast the hazelnuts in a pan
In this way the hazelnuts will have a delicious and homogeneous taste. You can add a little oil to keep them from burning, but too much will change their flavor. Here is how to cook hazelnuts in a pan:
- Put a layer of hazelnuts in a large skillet.
- Heat it over medium heat.
- Turn the hazelnuts every minute.
- Check them carefully when they start to brown as they burn very easily.
- Cook them for 5-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- When they turn brown, remove them from the pan immediately to prevent them from overcooking.
Step 3. Roast the hazelnuts on the fire
Hazelnuts take on a smoky taste when roasted over an open fire such as a barbecue or in a fire pit. Plus, it's a delicious snack if you're camping with your friends for example. Here you will find information on what you need to roast hazelnuts on an open fire:
- Place the shelled hazelnuts in a fireproof pot and carefully place it on hot charcoal.
- Turn them frequently for 2-3 minutes, depending on the heat, until they are browned and fragrant.
Step 4. Remove excess peel
The skin of hazelnuts can be eaten, but most people remove it to fully enjoy the taste of roasted hazelnuts. It is easier to remove the peel when roasted. However, there are several types of hazelnuts, such as Oregon's that have a very tough and difficult to remove skin. If you can't remove all the peel, there are no problems as it contains substances that are beneficial for the body. Here's how to remove the peel from hazelnuts:
- Carefully move the hazelnuts from the pan to kitchen towels.
- Wrap the hazelnuts in the towel and rub them gently between them.
- This will help remove partially peeled off skin, which may have a slightly bitter taste.
Step 5. Serve them
Many like to eat peanuts alone, while others prefer to add them to salads, meat dishes and other delicious recipes listed here:
- Hazelnut smoothie
- Bacon and hazelnut biscuits
- Hazelnut martini
- Homemade Nutella
- Hazelnut bananas
- Chocolate and hazelnut sandwiches
- Hazelnut pastries
Advice
- Roasted hazelnuts can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for many months. Before eating them, wait until they reach room temperature.
- Remove the roasted hazelnuts from the cookie sheet as soon as they are ready to prevent them from overcooking.
Warnings
- Check the hazelnuts carefully as they burn very easily.
- Burnt hazelnuts have a very bitter taste. Don't eat them.
