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Gomasio (Japanese Spice)

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  • 5 ts Black sesame seeds
  • 2 ts Coarse salt
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" on Jun 2, 97