naked seeds

[hedgewizard]

Some of my books talk about how delicious toasted pumpkin seeds are, but I gave it a go and found the woody husk inedible. Are they speaking about naked-seeded varieties, or is there some trick to this that I've missed?

[Shirley]

I wouldn't eat the outer bit myself.. but the inside bit is scrummy!

Found this.... it says you can eat the outside bit, but does recommend simmering them first.

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/0 ... _seeds.php

[hedgewizard]

Fab. There are German varieties that have no seed coat and are grown commerically for the seed, but I'll give that link a try. Ta!

[Andy Hamilton]

Oh yes it is the naked seeds that are nice tosted. Stick them in a dry frying pan the same as toasting any seeds.

An added bonus is that they are supposed to be good for lifting your mood.