sesame seeds

origin: El Salvador

One of the oldest crops used for a spice and to produce oil, Sesame has a sweet nutty flavour and texture and is used in large quantities almost everywhere from North America to Japan and Korea via the Middle East

uses: Sprinkle the toasted seeds over salads or to top a fillet of fish or chicken. Scatter sesame seeds over a dish of noodles or mash.

good with: soy, tomato, potato, chilli, thyme, sumac, olive oil, salt, bread, pastry, garlic, seafood, chicken,