{"id":12255,"date":"2023-02-06T22:33:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T22:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=12255"},"modified":"2023-02-08T11:55:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T11:55:50","slug":"how-to-roast-raw-pistachio-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-roast-raw-pistachio-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Roast Raw Pistachio Nuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s no denying that pistachios are delicious. Used in both sweet and savory foods or simply as a delicious snack, these versatile nuts are a sure winner. Store-bought nuts can have additives we don\u2019t necessarily want to eat, so the best solution is to buy raw pistachio nuts and roast them yourself. Learn how to roast raw pistachio nuts at home right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Roast Pistachios In The Oven?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Roasting your pistachios is really simple, provided you don\u2019t burn them or cook them for too long. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Line a baking sheet with heat-proof parchment and spread your pistachios out in a single layer. Try to leave a little space between each nut if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Place the baking sheet into the hot oven and allow it to cook for about four minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Take the baking sheet out and turn the nuts over. Return to the oven for a further three to four minutes. You should notice a lovely nutty aroma when the nuts are almost done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Set them aside to cool for 20 to 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Store the cooled nuts in a container that has an airtight seal. I like to use glass mason jars for this purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Do Raw Pistachios Need To Be Roasted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You don\u2019t have to roast raw pistachios before eating them<\/a>, but many people prefer the taste of roasted pistachios as it eliminates the bitter flavor of the tannins which are present in raw nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Other reasons why we roast pistachios include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Enhancing the flavor and texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Interestingly, some pistachios are more heat tolerant than others. American pistachios have a lower fat content than those that come from places such as Turkey or Iran and therefore burn more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gentle roasting is what\u2019s needed with American pistachios to bring out their delicious nutty flavor and a nice crunchy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Improving digestibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Raw pistachios are not easy for your body to digest, in fact, eating too many will almost certainly give you a stomach ache. By roasting the nuts, they become more readily digestible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Adding flavor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In many countries, pistachios are cooked with spices to give them even more flavor. Roasting them helps to lock this flavor in and is better than just covering raw nuts with spices and eating them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pistachios are known to carry aflatoxins which come from a fungus that sometimes grows on the nuts. By roasting the nuts, it is supposed that this risk is reduced, along with possible risks of contamination with other microbes such as salmonella. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Studies have shown that, in reality, there is very little difference between eating the nuts raw or roasted when it comes to safety from microbial contamination, probably because the nuts are not roasted for long and at a relatively low temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This doesn\u2019t mean we should cook them for longer or in a hotter oven though, as this can turn the nut oils into unhealthy, potentially carcinogenic fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do I Need To Soak Raw Pistachio Nuts Before Roasting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Although it is not strictly necessary to soak your raw pistachio nuts before roasting them, it may slightly increase digestibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are going to eat them raw, then soaking is a good idea, as it helps to break down a small amount of the phytic acid contained in the nuts. This chemical prevents your body from being able to absorb important minerals such as magnesium, zinc, calcium, copper, and iron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Scientists say that phytic acid<\/a> in grains and legumes can be effectively removed by soaking, but the evidence suggests that this is not as true for nuts. So it\u2019s best to make up your own mind about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Roasting your nuts without soaking will, to some degree, also help eliminate the malabsorption problems, but soaking the nuts first also has another action, it can help activate the germination process, which is said to make the nuts more nutritious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is one way to soak nuts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Take the number of nuts you want to use for the next couple of days. Don\u2019t soak more than that, as they can turn rancid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Place the nuts into a small glass bowl (avoid plastic due to potential toxins) and add enough bottled or filtered water to cover them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Cover the bowl with a saucepan lid or kitchen towel and set them to one side, preferably somewhere warm, as this helps the germination process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Allow them to soak for 12 hours or overnight before turning them into a strainer and rinsing them thoroughly under cold water from the tap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Some people like to do a final soak for just a few minutes in water that has two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar added. This helps remove any fungus or bacteria. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Again, rinse under the tap, then allow the nuts to dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re going to use them immediately, then there\u2019s no need to dry them, but if you want to store them for any length of time, then you will need to dry them in a dehydrator or in a very low-heat oven for several hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Rinsed nuts can be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to three days. While dried nuts will keep safely for up to a month on the shelf in an airtight jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In this video, find out why soaking nuts and seeds is important before eating them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yEB-Xcsw4kk<\/a>