Sesame Salt

Traditionally called "Gomasio", this seasoning is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is a sure hit in your kitchen too! Try sprinkling on steamed veggies, white rice, on pasta tossed with a little oil, soba noodles tossed with a touch of sesame oil and green onions... the possibilities are endless!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons black sesame seeds or 3  tablespoons  sub sesame seeds or 3  tablespoons  tan sesame seeds, as available
• 1  teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. Put sesame seeds and salt on a small, heavy, dry skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook, stirring constistently for 3 minutes, or until both salt and seeds are lightly browned and fragrant, and a seed or 2 start to"pop".
3. The sea salt may look more gray than browned.
4. Remove from heat and grind to a fairly fine powder in a blender, food processor, or spice grinder; morter and pestle also work, though be sure to grind to a powder like consistency.
5. Store in an airtight jar.