Chef A and Chef B are discussing toasting seeds and spices. Chef A says you can toast seeds and spices in the oven by spreading them out on a dry sheet pan in a moderate oven just until a pleasant aroma is apparent. Chef B says you can toast seeds and spices on the stovetop by spreading them in a shallow layer in a preheated dry sauté pan and tossing, shaking, or swirling the pan until a rich, penetrating aroma arises. Who is correct?

Question

Question 7 options:

A)

Chef B is correct.

B)

Chef A is correct.

C)

Both chefs are correct.

D)

Neither chef is correct.

Answer 1

C) Both chefs are correct.

Both methods described by Chef A and Chef B are valid techniques for toasting seeds and spices. You can toast them in the oven or on the stovetop, and both methods will produce a pleasant aroma as they toast.