Bodrum Roasted Extra Salted Black Sunflower Seeds are the kind of snack that fills a Turkish living room on a long evening: black sunflower seeds roasted in the shell and seasoned with a bolder hand of salt than the lightly salted pack in the same range. The bag is marked "Bol Tuzlu" (extra salted) and carries a 300 g net weight on the side panel.
Cracking the shells one by one is half the pleasure. Many families keep a bowl beside the tea glasses during football matches, card games or visits from neighbours, with a second bowl for the empty shells. They also travel well in a coat pocket or a picnic bag, and a small handful goes a long way when you are watching a film.
Keep the bag tightly closed or decant the seeds into an airtight jar after opening, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, so they stay crisp. Because the seeds are salted heavily, they pair best with unsweetened tea, ayran or plain water. Please read the label on your pack for the full ingredients and allergen information before serving.