Toasted Sesame Seeds Recipes

GOMASHIO (TOASTED SESAME SALT)

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet (cast iron is best), toast salt until it turns a grey color. Set aside.
• Toast the 2 cups sesame seeds, stirring constantly, till they start popping and turn a nice brown.
• Watch them closely, or they will burn!
• The traditional way to grind them is with a mortar and pestle,just until the seeds crack open and release their oils.
• The texture should be light and sandy.
• They should ultimately be 95% crushed.
• Because I do not currently own a mortar and pestle, I have put them in the blender and whiz them a few times till blended thoroughly. Update: now I use a coffee grinder or a food processor to grind.
• Store gomasio in a tightly closed glass jar, keep in a cool dry place.
• DO NOT REFRIGERATE! (Update: after 6 months I did refrigerate and it's still good!).
• I have kept this for over 6 months without spoiling.
• This is delicious over brown rice, salad, baked potatoes, veggies, almost anything!
• Enjoy!

TOASTED NORI WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Toast the nori by passing each sheet repeatedly over a hot burner untli it becomes crisp and the color dulls.
• Put the sheets together and using scissors, slice them into thin strips, then into squares.
• Toast the seeds and salt in a dry skillet over medium heat until the seeds begin to color. Grind them just enough for the salt to adhere. You can use a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle(or your food processor). Combiine with the nori and pepper flakes.
• Cool, then store in a covered jar so they will stay crisp. Enjoy!