For all of you who explored
Macrobiotic cooking, you will recognize this condiment as it is one of the
mainstays of that diet. It's been a long time since I had it and I recently saw
it for sale at a health food store and I was inspired to make it again at home.
It is really easy to make and so good with rice, especially brown rice.
It's a mixture of Sesame Seeds and Salt and that's it. The ratio varies
between 12 parts Sesame to 1 part Salt up to 15 parts Sesame to 1 part Salt. I
like my Gomasio a little less salty so I use the 15 to 1 ratio. To make it, you
toast the Sesame Seeds and smash them a bit to give the final product a texture
that is both soft and crunchy. I like to mix both Black and White Sesame
Seeds together as I think it is more beautiful, although White Sesame Seeds are
more traditional. It's so simple and oh so good for you. Sesame Seeds are
considered one of the best foods for the Kidneys and the Black Sesame Seeds in
particular are thought to help you grow hair. I would eat them just for that
reason, but luckily this little condiment is also delicious!
Black and White Gomasio
3 Tablespoons White Sesame Seeds
2 Tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Heat the Sesame Seeds in a small frying pan and cook until they smell toasted, pushing down with the back of the spatula to smash some of the Sesame Seeds. Then add in Salt and continue to stir until Salt is mixed in. Remove to a bowl and cool and put into an airtight glass jar. Serve over Rice.
Five Element Analysis
This is purely a Water Element Food as Sesame Seeds and Sea Salt all belong to this element. Rice is Metallic when White and more Earthy when Brown, but clearly this needs to be part of a bigger meal to create a Five Element balance.
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