Gomashio (胡麻塩): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Gomashio (胡麻塩) is a Japanese food classified as cocktail garnish, condiment, spice mix. Ingredients listed for it include sesame seed, table salt.
| Name in Japanese | 胡麻塩 |
|---|---|
| Type | cocktail garnish, condiment, spice mix |
| Main ingredients | sesame seed, table salt |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (胡麻塩) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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