Gomasio (japanese spice)
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | teaspoons | Black sesame seeds |
| 2 | teaspoons | Coarse salt |
Directions
Goma is the Japanese name for sesame. This mixture is used as a condiment to sprinkle on rice, raw vegetables and salads. it is good on boiled potatoes, too.
Lightly roast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for a minute or two, stirring frequently. Allow to cool, then grind them together with the salt. In an airtight jar, the blend will keep for 3-4 months.
Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 1991 ISBN 0-670-83437-8 The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs and spices- whole, mixed, ground.
Recipe by: Jill Norman * Web File 4/97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #631 by "Mary Spyridakis" <MSpork@...> on Jun 2, 97