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Sesame Salt

By Molly Baz
A pile of black and white sesame seeds plus salt and other spices on a white surface.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Gomasio is the nutty, toasty Japanese wonder condiment we’re sprinkling on everything: salads, of course, but also roasted vegetables, seared fish, and even buttered toast. Make it with white or black sesame seeds—or do a confetti-like mix.

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