Sesame Seeds - Ajonjoli Blanco - 1.25 oz

White Sesame Seeds

White Sesame seeds are a common ingredient in cuisines across the world; they posses a slightly sweet flavor and aroma that gets enhanced when toasted. The seeds add a rich nutty taste and flavor to dishes, as well as an almost invisible and delicate crunch. There are different color of seeds like white, black, yellow and red. Being the oldest condiment known to man, Sesame Seeds are rich source of oil, which makes them highly valued for being resistant to rancidity. Sesame Seed oil is highly used oil in Asian Cuisine. Sesame seeds are usually added to salads, slaws and stir-fries to give them a fantastic nutty flavor. They get used in food like on the tops of hamburger buns, rolls and bagels. They can also get baked into stick-like crackers and are used to make candies. Sesame Seeds make an excellent topping if you bake your own breads. They are used to make a delightful crust on fish fillet and lightly seared meats, as well as garnish for many Asian dishes, for Mexican Mole Sauce and the traditional Day of the Dead bread and Amaranth Skulls. Sesame seeds get toasted in order to get out their nutlike flavor. Purchase sesame seeds in small amounts and use them quickly, since they will quickly become rancid. Like other nuts and foods, sesame seeds can trigger allergic reactions in some people.

Serving Ideas:

• Next time you bake cookies, muffins or homemade bread add sesame seeds into the batter.
• Make an Asian inspired dinner by sauteing together chicken, ginger, sesame seeds, soy sauce and garlic along with your favorite vegetables.
• Sesame seeds can be used to make delicious dressings, just combine soy sauce, crushed garlic, rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds and pour over noodles, vegetables and salads.
• Make your own gomasio to vitalize your food, just mix twelve parts dry roasted sesame seeds with one part dry roasted sea salt.
• Sprinkle steamed broccoli with lemon juice, and add a great touch with sesame seeds
• Garnish Mole by sprinkling some sesame seeds on top.
• Spread sesame seeds on a cookie sheet and toast from 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven to bring out their nutty flavor. Stir often.

Features:

• Net Wt. 1.10 oz. (31g) bag
• White Sesame Seeds.
• Quality spices, chilies, snacks, herbs
• Substitute 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds with 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds or finely chopped nuts like cashews, peanuts, or almonds.
• Store sesame seeds in a dry, cool place in an airtight container for three months.