Raw Wattleseed MUST be cooked prior to use.

Choose one of these methods to prepare Raw Wattleseed - SOAK - ROAST OR BOIL

1. Roast in a hot oven @ 180-190 degrees for about 10-20 minutes to de-nature any anti-nutrients.  Spread it out on an oven tray and keep an eye on it so you don't let it burn.  Different species of Wattleseed need different roasting times.  Less time for a light roast and longer for a dark roast.
2. Pop it like popcorn in a hot heavy based frypan until they split (similar to popcorn) Fry for a few minutes and swirl around the pan so they don't burn.
3. Soak overnight then throw out the water.  Pressure cook for a an hour or so.
4. After roasting you can mill it in a grinder or use a pestle and mortar.

Once prepared you can add it to rice and veggie dishes, desserts, breakfast oats, bread, baking, savoury dishes, soups and so much more.

This amazing super nutritious legume is full of natural goodness like protein, fibre, essential oils and minerals.  See our other Blog to learn more about the nutrition.

All the Wattleseed sold on our website is edible, roasted and ground - safe to use.

Julie @ NATIF