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> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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> > In article >, "elaine" >
> > wrote:
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> >> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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> >> > In article >, "elaine" >
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> "Reg" > wrote in message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> > OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> I've really been enjoying using sesame seeds in all kinds of
> >> >> >> things.
> >> >> >> To
> >> >> >> top steamed veggies, use in stir fry's, and even sprinkle onto the
> >> >> >> top
> >> >> >> of
> >> >> >> meat in the Hamilton grill. They just add a nice touch and texture
> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> things.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I had purchased a small, 12 oz. shaker can of them for a couple of
> >> >> >> bucks
> >> >> >> from the Oriental market but when I went back there yesterday to
> >> >> >> get
> >> >> >> more, I found a 5 lb. bag of them....
> >> >>
> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> >> ---
> >> >> ---
> >> >> ------------------------
> >> >> I love sesame seeds - Here's a recipe for sesame salt -
> >> >>
> >> >> Gomashio (Sesame Salt)
> >> >>
> >> >> 1 cup sesame seeds
> >> >> 1 1/3 TBSP sea salt
> >> >>
> >> >> Wash seeds, place in frying pan and roast over low heat until golden -
> >> >> should be easily crushable.
> >> >>
> >> >> Remove, add sea salt and grind.
> >> >>
> >> >> High in calcium, iron & vitamins A&B; aids in digestion.
> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> >> ---
> >> >> ---
> >> >> -------------------------
> >> >> PS. I'm also enjoying miso : it's a nice change from the usual:
> >> >>
> >> >> Miso Dressing (I buy red miso at my local Asian store)
> >> >> 3 TBSP. miso
> >> >> 2 TBS rice vinegar
> >> >> 2-3 TBSP water (I like oil better)
> >> >> parsley, grated onion..........
> >> >>
> >> >> Elaine
> >> >>
> >>
> >> > Cool ideas, thanks!
> >> > Is Miso made from Sesame seeds?
> >>
> >> No. I think it's made from soya beans. Normally I wouldn't bother
> >> 'cause
> >> it sounds way too healthy.. But I like the taste in dressings and yes,
> >> soup
> >> too.
> >>
> >> > I have some miso out in the 'frige.
> >> > Am wondering how long it keeps as it's been out there for awhile.
> >> > I've used some of it to make soup per the directions but there
> >> > is still quite a bit left.
> >> >
> >> > When I bought these, I was perusing the store for more interesting
> >> > stuff
> >> > and I also found black sesame seeds! I did not buy them but I'm
> >> > wondering if anyone knows anything about them???
> >> >
> >> I bought black sesame seeds. I don't know if they are any different from
> >> the usual sesame seeds, but what the heck, they were cheap and I use them
> >> for my Thai cooking...
> >> E.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Did you notice any difference in flavor or texture?
> > --
> > Om.
> >
> Now that I think about it, I like the other ones better -they seemed to have
> a nuttier flavour.
>
> E.
>
>

Thanks! :-)
I was curious about them, but not enough to make the purchase.....

Cheers!
--
Om.

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