Gomasio is a sesame salt condiment that is used in Japanese cooking. It is essentially toasted sesame seeds mixed with salt, though some store-bought gomasio also contains sugar. No need to seek out a Japanese specialty market to try it — simply make your own at home. Here’s how.

How to make gomasio

Use gomasio to season vegetables and grains.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sea salt

Directions:

1. Toast sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, shaking the pan often. As soon as seeds are fragrant and lightly browned, transfer them to a large plate lined with a paper towel. Let cool.
2. Add cooled sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle and sprinkle with salt. Grind seeds until coarsely ground.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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