Gomasio – Japanese Sesame Salt, the Secret Condiment to Boost the Flavor of Any Dish

I discovered gomasio at a Japanese restaurant and was immediately hooked on this fragrant and flavorful condiment that lends any savory dish that extra something. I bought it once but realized that it was lacking the intense and deep, nutty-salty flavor, so I started making gomasio at home. And why not as it takes only a couple of minutes and 2 ingredients (sesame and salt) to make a big batch.

I like to sprinkle it on any Asian dish, plain rice, salads, steamed or roasted vegetables, and even on a slice of bread (with vegan butter).

So, here you go, a foolproof recipe, and you’ll always have a secret seasoning with the wow factor ready at Hand.

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Gomasio – Japanese Sesame Salt, the Secret Condiment to Boost the Flavor of Any Dish

Gomasio is a 2-ingredients condiment, easy to make at home. With its intense and deep nutty-salty flavor it will boost the flavor of any savory dish.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Keyword: gluten-free, vegan

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

• ▢ 100 g white sesame seeds
• ▢ 1 scant teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Roast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent from burning, the sesame shouldn’t turn black because it would taste bitter. Leave to cool.
• Mix the roasted sesame seeds with the salt, and grind coarsely in a nut grinder or a mortar.
• You can store gomasio in an airtight container for several weeks.