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Gomashio (Macrobiotic Sesame Seed Salt)
Jamie Raftery
Japanese low-sodium, flavorful and umami-rich seasoning. Toasted sesame seeds are ground and mixed with pink salt to create a unique blend that you can sprinkle on almost any dish for a tasty and nutritional boost.
5
from
2
votes
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
5
mins
Total Time
15
mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Japanese, Macrobiotic
Servings
100
2.5g portions
Calories
14
kcal
Equipment
Weighing scales
Frying pan - non stick
Wooden spoon
Mortar and Pestle
Airtight container
Ingredients
120
g
White sesame seeds
(Unhulled brown)
120
g
Black sesame seeds
10
g
Pink salt
Method
Assemble ingredients.
Toast the sesame seeds in dry frying pan on medium heat.
Once the sesame seeds start to pop, take off the heat and stir well to evenly toast the seeds.
Take off the heat and allow to cool.
Transfer sesame seeds to mortar and pestle OR blender.
Pound the sesame seeds until they start to release their oils, they should be a coarse texture.
Add the salt and mix well.
Transfer to airtight storage container.
Keep for up to 1 month in a cool area, out of direct sunlight.
Nutrition Facts
Serving:
2.5
g
Calories:
14
kcal
Carbohydrates:
1
g
Protein:
1
g
Fat:
1
g
Sodium:
39
mg
Potassium:
11
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
1
IU
Vitamin B1:
1
mg
Vitamin B2:
1
mg
Vitamin B3:
1
mg
Vitamin B5:
1
mg
Vitamin B6:
1
mg
Vitamin E:
1
mg
Calcium:
23
mg
Iron:
1
mg