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Black sesame seeds
Also called kuro goma, black til
Unhulled black sesame seeds; slightly bitter and earthier than white. Used for garnish, furikake, desserts and black sesame paste.
- A kind of Sesame seeds
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodHulled sesame seeds
White and milder; toast first.
- T2 · GoodPoppy seeds
Similar dark speckle; sweeter, less toasty.
- T2 · GoodToasted sesame seeds
White, so the dramatic colour is gone; slightly milder.
- T3 · In a pinchBlack sesame paste
Only where seeds get ground; no crunch.
Cook with Black sesame seeds
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