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Tanjiro's Miso Yaki Onigiri
Bento & Rice Dishes · Easy
Toasted White Sesame Seeds
いりごま
Used in 1 recipe
What is it?
Nutty toasted seeds that add crunch and aroma to rice and furikake-style mixes.
Culinary role
Mixed through onigiri rice before shaping for texture contrast.
Buying guide
Toasted white sesame (いりごま, iri goma) adds nutty crunch when folded through onigiri rice before grilling. Pre-toasted seeds save time and toast more evenly than most home batches.
Buy labeled "iri goma" or "roasted sesame" in Japanese or Korean aisles. Raw seeds work — dry-toast in a pan over medium heat, shaking constantly, until golden and fragrant (about 3–5 minutes). Cool before mixing into rice.
Store airtight; oils go rancid over months. Use within three months of opening for best flavor.
- Budget pick: small bag from any Asian market.
- Premium pick: single-origin Japanese sesame.
Substitutes
Black sesame for color; skip if allergic.
How to store
Airtight jar away from heat and light.
Shelf life
About 3 months after opening before oils turn stale.
Where to buy
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