Ingredients

  • Roasted Watermelon Seeds
  • 1.5 ounces (about 2.5 tablespoons) rinsed watermelon seeds, about the amount from a 10-ib. watermelon
  • 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Roasted Muskmelon Seeds
  • 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) of seeds (a ripe cantaloupe with yield about one ounce)
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons soy sauce, plus extra for drizzling

Method

  • Soak the seeds in extremely salty water for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 320°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain the seeds and pat dry. Toss with olive oil, just enough to coat, and salt. Place as a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast seeds for about 20 minutes, until the oil has evaporated, and they look a little dried out. Cool completely before eating.
  • Rinse and drain the seeds, separating out any pulp. Let dry for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 320°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl and whisk to emulsify. Toss the seeds with the mixture.
  • Place as a single layer on the baking sheet and lightly drizzle with soy sauce. Roast seeds for about 20 minutes, until they turn golden. Cool completely before eating.