Toasting nuts makes them fragrant and adds color.
Most cooks do it in a skillet or the oven.
A microwave can heat them up, but don’t do much for the color or flavor.
The secret is to add a little oil to the plate.
Over at Serious Eats they experimented with toasting nuts on a plate in the microwave.
They found the right balance of color, fragrance, and temperature with a little oil:
The solution?
Microwave the nuts at one-minute intervals, stirring in between until evenly toasted and golden.
If you’re adding the toasted nuts to the recipe later, the microwave option is best.
Some recipes have you add food to the skillet after toasting the nuts.
With those recipes, I’d suggest still using the skillet.
The Microwave is Your Best Friend| Serious Eats
Photo byKirsten Loza.
