Gomasio

Gomasio is a condiment that is always available in my kitchen! To season salads, on top of my beloved whole grains or even in some desserts … I could use it in almost everything. It is no more than toasted sesame seeds with toasted sea salt. Îf used as a home remedy, the condiment will have different proportions than those presented in the recipe and it should be taken once or twice a day, just a teaspoonful. In this case, the proportions will be of 1 tablespoon of sea salt, to 8 to 10 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Its main effects in our body are to alkalize our blood and strengthen the nervous and digestive system, and is therefore recommended in almost all cases of convalescence. According to the Yin Yang theory, this condiment would be Yang type serving as a remedy to neutralize more Yin conditions (such as excess sugar or alcohol, cystitis, colitis …).

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Gomasio

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

+/-5 min

Servings

ml

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 16 tbsp sesame seeds previously washed

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time +/-5 min Servings ml Ingredients 1 tbsp sea salt 16 tbsp sesame seeds previously washed

Instructions

1. In a frying pan*, pour the sea salt and let it toast in medium heat until its color becomes more gray and it's harder. Remove from the heat and set aside in a mortar or suribashi.
2. Then pour the sesame seeds into the pan and toast it until it begins to release aroma and jump out of the pan. Make sure it's not too dark and their taste changed.
3. Combine the toasted seeds with the salt and grind it, turning until a good part of the seeds are in powder.
4. Store in a glass pot and use to season your meals. You'll see that it'll be a huge success! 😉

   

Recipe Notes

* Avoid the use of teflon and use stainless steel or cast iron instead.

In case you're using gomasio as a home remedy, you can have it with warm water or bancha tea.