Uses in the kitchen Natural: Seasoned in salads. Toasted: Baked as an appetizer. Crushed as a seasoning. Boiled: In soups, creams, croquettes, empanadas, scrambled eggs, rice and stews. Preparation Hydrated: Soak in water with a little salt for 5 minutes. When hydrated, it increases four times its weight in dry. Cooking: Cook for 5 minutes. Toasted: Toast in oven or pan until it changes color.