🧂 How to Make Gomashio: A 3-Ingredient Superfood Seasoning
Gomashio is a Japanese seasoning you can make at home in minutes, and it makes everything taste better.
You only need 3 ingredients:
- Flaxseed (one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids)
- Sesame seeds (black, white, or both)
- A pinch of salt
How to make it:
- Toast the seeds in a pan on medium heat for 4-5 minutes
- Keep a lid on — flaxseed jumps when it heats up
- When it smells toasty (like cereal or warm bread), turn off the heat
- Blend into a powder — done
Optional add-in: Crumble a little nori (sushi seaweed) before blending for even deeper umami flavor.
Make a batch, store it in a jar, and use it on everything — tofu, pasta, vegetables. It tastes rich and almost cheesy, like Parmesan, but completely plant-based.
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