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Default Sesame seeds and leaves


"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > schreef in bericht
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> I've been using sesame seeds a LOT in stir fry's, to top-dress salads
> and steamed veggies, and even to top some meats on the contact grill.
> They add a wonderful flavor (and texture) to a number of foods. I also
> carefully use small amounts of sesame oil from time to time but not as
> often as I probably should. :-) A little of the toasted oil goes a very
> long way as it's very strongly flavored.
>
> I've never made a paste out of seeds but it sounds interesting. I
> purchase sesame seeds from the oriental market for $8.00 for 5 lbs. then
> store them in the freezer. I have a 10 oz. shaker jar in the spice
> cabinet for them that I re-fill as needed.
>
> I've never ever heard of using sesame leaves tho' but it sounds
> interesting! I'll have to look for those. The wraps sound kinda like
> Dolmas. I'd like to try making Dolmas from fresh grape leaves, if I can
> ever get a good edible grape vine growing. The ones I have are the wild
> muscadine grapes and those leaves are NOT suitable!
>
> Has anyone here ever tried using sesame leaves?
> Does anyone know where I can purchase seeds for growing them?
> I'll google for that of course but...... <G>
>
> Cheers!
> Om
> <snip article>


Ccan't answer your question, but are you familiar with gomasio? I think you
might like it.