Gomasio Recipe

*photo by Helena Lopes

Get more sea vegetables into your diet by making a batch of gomasio, a delicious sesame seed and sea veggie condiment. Sprinkle it on everything from rice to noodle soups to vegetables.

Ingredients

1 strip kombu seaweed

Small handful dulse seaweed

½ cup black sesame seeds

½ cup white sesame seeds

1 Tbsp sea salt

Directions

Place sea vegetables on a baking sheet in a low oven until dry and crisp (pay attention to prevent burning). Transfer to a mortar and pestle or food processor, and grind until somewhat fine. 

Dry toast the sesame seeds by placing in a warm pan (ideally cast iron) over medium heat, tossing or stirring constantly. When their oil begins to release its fragrance, remove the seeds from the heat and place in a bowl to cool. Take care to prevent any burning.

Toss all ingredients together until well mixed and store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.