GOMASIO (SESAME SALT)

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Gomasio is a Japanese condiment used for vegetables or rice. It adds flavor but also vital nutrients. I love it on onigiri. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
½ cup white sesame seeds
½ cup black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place a cast iron or heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan over medium heat. Add salt. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Pour salt into a mortar. Add sesame seeds to the pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until seeds are fragrant and starting to crack. Test if the seeds are ready using the back of a stainless steel spoon; they will be dry, not wet.
  • Pour the toasted seeds into the mortar. Allow to cool slightly. Place the mortar at hip level, preferably while seated. Grind with a pestle until the seeds have opened and the salt pulverizes; the finished mixture should resemble rough sand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 102.9 mg

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