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Cumin-Sesame Salt

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on July 26, 2016

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes 3 tablespoons

Cumin-Sesame Salt

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Before You Begin

This spice blend can be stored at room temperature for up to one month.

Instructions

  1. Toast cumin seeds and sesame seeds in 8-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to cutting board and let cool for 2 minutes. Mince mixture until well combined. Transfer mixture to small bowl and stir in salt.
Cumin-Sesame Salt

Cumin-Sesame Salt

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes 3 tablespoons

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Why This Recipe Works

While a sprinkling of salt is a great flavor enhancer, we sometimes want to finish a dish with other flavors. We found that stirring them into some kosher salt is a great way to disperse those flavorings.

Before You Begin

This spice blend can be stored at room temperature for up to one month.

Instructions

  1. Toast cumin seeds and sesame seeds in 8-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to cutting board and let cool for 2 minutes. Mince mixture until well combined. Transfer mixture to small bowl and stir in salt.

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