Spicy Gomasio: Toasted Sesame Seed Condiment
Japanese-inspired toasted sesame seed blend with black sesame, sea salt, and crushed red pepper. Quick stovetop condiment that adds nutty, spicy flavor to rice bowls, soups, and vegetables. Ready in minutes with pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Heat small skillet on medium heat for 1 minute.
- 2
Add vegetable oil, sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper to pan.
- 3
Stir until spices are lightly coated with oil.
- 4
Cook, stirring frequently, until sesame seeds are toasted and fragrant.
- 5
Immediately pour mixture from hot pan onto a plate.
- 6
Cool completely before storing.
Tips
Toast over medium heat to prevent burning; sesame seeds turn bitter at high heat.
Transfer to plate immediately after cooking to stop residual heat from over-toasting.
Good to Know
Airtight container in cool, dry place up to 2 weeks.
Make up to 2 weeks ahead; store in airtight container.
Sprinkle on rice bowls, soups, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip immediate transfer from hot pan to avoid over-toasting and bitter flavor.
Do not use high heat to avoid burnt sesame seeds with acrid taste.
Substitutions
earthier nutty tone
changes visual contrast
more uniform spice distribution