Sesame Seeds - Black - Kurogoma

Sesame Seeds - Black - Kurogoma

Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outside 1 month after last frost date. Or direct seed into warm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest ripe seedpods when the tips split. Dry thoroughly on a tray or rack. Open pods, harvest seed, and refrigerate in an airtight container.

Black Kurogoma Sesame Seeds In The Kitchen

Seeds are used whole (fresh or toasted) or ground and added to ohitashi, stir-fries and salad dressings. Also used in baking. To make a Black Sesame Paste ground up the Black Kurogoma seeds and mix with honey or Sesame Oil. This paste is also known as Neri Goma Kuro, which is most popularly included in sweet and savory Japanese, or other Asian cuisines. For a sweet treat add the Kurogoma paste into an ice cream mixture. Other popular sweet desserts with Black Sesame Seeds include macarons, pudding, and mochi.

• 3 g packet - Approximately 1,404 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 13,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 52,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 208,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 1,040,000 Seeds