How to Make Herbal Gomasio

This blog was originally published in 2013. Because it's so popular, we decided to update it for you. Enjoy! 

Kuhn Rikon spice grinder with sesame seeds and dulse flakes next to popcorn kernals

If you love the aroma of toasty sesame seeds and the oceanic saltiness of seaweed, you might soon find this seasoning blend gracing your dinner table nightly. With just a flick of the wrist, this delicious combination of flavors adds a nutritive boost and subtle richness to just about any savory recipe. 

Plus, it can be a wonderful substitute for plain table salt, or you can customize it with other herbs and spices for your desired effect and flavor.

What is Gomasio? 

Gomasio or "gomashio" is a seasoning blend commonly sprinkled on simple rice dishes in Japan. The word means "salt and pepper," as in someone who is handsomely graying, but also for the traditional combination of black sesame seeds and white sea salt.

In this re-imagined recipe, we've used toasted white sesame seeds along with hemp seeds, milk thistle seeds, and a touch of mineral dense Himalayan pink salt, but there are so many other possibilities to explore. We'd love to hear if you create a combination that is particularly delicious!

 Dulse flakes in measuring cups and bowls of organic herbs and spices on counter

Homemade Herbal Gomasio Recipe

Ingredients

Optional Additional Ingredients (organic whenever possible, of course!)

Directions

  1. Dry toast the sesame seeds by gently warming them in a pan over medium heat, tossing or stirring constantly.
  2. When the oil begins to release and the seeds start to turn golden, remove the seeds from heat and place in a bowl to cool. Be very careful not to let them burn!
  3. Next, toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
  4. Grind in a suribachi, food processor, or one of our glass vase grinders shown above.  

Use in place of table salt to season any dish. Especially tasty with rice, salad, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, popcorn, soup, and veggies. Enjoy!

 

love making your own seasoning blends? 

Make Your Own Dukkah Spice!

 


Topics: Culinary, Recipes

The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

Written by The Mountain Rose Herbs Team on May 15, 2017

Over the last three decades, the Mountain Rose Herbs Team has created and recreated thousands of recipes. This article is the result of many of our staff's combined herbal expertise and passion for herbalism. We hope you enjoy these time-tested recipes.


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How to Make Herbal Gomasio

This blog was originally published in 2013. Because it's so popular, we decided to update it for you. Enjoy! 

Kuhn Rikon spice grinder with sesame seeds and dulse flakes next to popcorn kernals

If you love the aroma of toasty sesame seeds and the oceanic saltiness of seaweed, you might soon find this seasoning blend gracing your dinner table nightly. With just a flick of the wrist, this delicious combination of flavors adds a nutritive boost and subtle richness to just about any savory recipe. 

Plus, it can be a wonderful substitute for plain table salt, or you can customize it with other herbs and spices for your desired effect and flavor.

What is Gomasio? 

Gomasio or "gomashio" is a seasoning blend commonly sprinkled on simple rice dishes in Japan. The word means "salt and pepper," as in someone who is handsomely graying, but also for the traditional combination of black sesame seeds and white sea salt.

In this re-imagined recipe, we've used toasted white sesame seeds along with hemp seeds, milk thistle seeds, and a touch of mineral dense Himalayan pink salt, but there are so many other possibilities to explore. We'd love to hear if you create a combination that is particularly delicious!

 Dulse flakes in measuring cups and bowls of organic herbs and spices on counter

Homemade Herbal Gomasio Recipe

Ingredients

Optional Additional Ingredients (organic whenever possible, of course!)

Directions

  1. Dry toast the sesame seeds by gently warming them in a pan over medium heat, tossing or stirring constantly.
  2. When the oil begins to release and the seeds start to turn golden, remove the seeds from heat and place in a bowl to cool. Be very careful not to let them burn!
  3. Next, toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
  4. Grind in a suribachi, food processor, or one of our glass vase grinders shown above.  

Use in place of table salt to season any dish. Especially tasty with rice, salad, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, popcorn, soup, and veggies. Enjoy!

 

love making your own seasoning blends? 

Make Your Own Dukkah Spice!

 


Topics: Culinary, Recipes

The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

Written by The Mountain Rose Herbs Team on May 15, 2017

Over the last three decades, the Mountain Rose Herbs Team has created and recreated thousands of recipes. This article is the result of many of our staff's combined herbal expertise and passion for herbalism. We hope you enjoy these time-tested recipes.