Sticky Asian Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
- vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce optional
- 1 pinch salt generous
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds raw shelled
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Lightly coat a large plate with vegetable oil and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine Chinese five spice powder, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha (if using), and salt. Set aside.
- In a 10-inch nonstick frying pan over medium heat, toast pumpkin seeds, stirring often, until they begin to get slightly darker and smell toasty, 2-3 minutes.
- Quickly stir in spice mixture to coat seeds evenly. Continue stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add honey and stir to coat evenly, about 30 seconds, reducing heat if needed to avoid scorching.
- Remove from heat and spread in a single layer on prepared plate.
- Let seeds cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve, or store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, hot sauce, salt generous, pumpkin seeds, honey
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Sticky-Asian-Spiced-Pumpkin-Seeds-9088914 (may not work)