Newyorkrita said:Opps, I contradicted Sandy. I just think that the directions your following are overly complicated.
LOL -- I do mine the same way you described, Rita (except I kind of rinse them and dry them when I 'get around to it.') But I have read that you can stir them, which supposedly eliminates the odor from the forming mold layer. I always do mine in plastic margarine tubs with the lid on (on the kitchen counter because I'd totally forget about them otherwise) and have never noticed any odor.
So, I agree with Rita -- save yourself the trouble of stirring, just let them sit there for a few days, then dump off the yucky stuff, rinse, drain and spread them out to dry. (I like to use a coffee filter on top of a paper plate because the seeds don't stick to it as much as to a paper towel, but that certainly isn't a technique that's set in stone, either.)
