Can raw pumpkin seeds be eaten? How to eat pumpkin seeds

1. Can I eat it?

Raw pumpkin seeds can be eaten. Although raw pumpkin seeds are not as delicious as fried pumpkin seeds and taste a bit astringent, their nutritional value is much higher than cooked pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients such as amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and carotene. Eating them regularly can effectively prevent and treat diseases such as kidney stones. However, it should be noted that pumpkin seeds are toxic to a certain extent, so they should not be consumed excessively, otherwise they will bring some unnecessary effects to the body. Even cooked pumpkin seeds should not be eaten too much, otherwise it will cause symptoms of heat in the body such as sore throat, swollen and painful gums, etc.

2. How to eat

1. Fry and eat: prepare salt and pumpkin seeds, wash the pumpkin seeds and drain the water, then preheat the oven, put the drained pumpkin seeds on the baking tray, and sprinkle a layer of salt on the surface. Put it in a preheated oven, set the temperature to 180 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes, then take it out and you can eat it.

2. Melon Seed Sugar: Fry the pumpkin seeds until fragrant, then put them in a bowl and set aside. Pour the granulated sugar into the pan and fry until melted. Then put the fried pumpkin seeds into the pan and continue to stir-fry until they are fully blended with the melted sugar. After frying, pour it out onto the chopping board, flatten it, and cut it into squares while it is still hot. The melon seed candy is now ready.