Black Sesame Seeds
$6.95
Savory
Net Weights: Jar 2.5oz, Refill Bag 2.4oz
Use black sesame seeds to season sushi rolls and other rice dishes. Black sesame can be used in both savory and sweet applications - use to encrust seafood and pork, or sprinkle on ice cream or fortune cookies. Usually best after being slightly toasted on the stove before being used in most recipes.
These black seeds are best after slightly toasting for a minute to bring out the earthy, nutty flavor and pair well with ginger.
Ingredients
Contains sesameCalifornia Prop 65 Warning
Consuming this product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Find more information at www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
How to Use
Add black sesame seeds to sushi rolls, rice dishes, and salads. Sprinkle on top vegetables, breads or fortune cookies. Encrust fish and pork. Use to make black sesame ice cream or black sesame paste.
Chef-Trusted, Locally Sourced
300 East uses black sesame seeds sourced from our Charlotte, NC spice store to add nutty depth and texture to their signature dishes.
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About this Spice
Black Sesame Seeds Q&A
What are black sesame seeds?
Black sesame seeds are sesame seeds that keep their hull on, and are more bitter than white sesame seeds. Because of their hull, they are also nuttier in flavor.
Where do black sesame seeds come from?
Black sesame seeds are fruit pods that come from the Sesamum indicum plant, which can grow sesame seeds in a variety of different colors.
What are black sesame seeds good for?
Black sesame seeds are good for many different things. Some believe that chewing one spoonful of black sesame seeds each morning helps to maintain healthy skin.
