A delicious spice blend that adds flavor and flair to rice, vegetables, Asian pasta dishes, etc., etc.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
• 1-2 nori sheets (seasoned or plain)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a food processor or spice grinder, pulse white sesame seeds once or twice to partly grind, keeping some whole.
2. Place white seeds in a dry pan (or sauté pan) with black sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (if using) on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
3. Cut nori sheets into small pieces with kitchen shears or a sharp knife, or crumble with your hands.
4. Combine nori and sesame seed mixture in a small bowl. Add salt and sugar, stirring to combine.

Can be stored in an air-tight container for 4-6 months.