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Sesame Salt

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN
  • SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP
  • •BASIC-EASY
  • •FAST
  • •MAKE-AHEAD

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  1. 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  2. 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  1. In a medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder to cool completely. Grind the sesame seeds with the salt to a coarse powder.