sesame seed

/SEH-sah-mee seeds/
[English] plural sesame seeds

Indian sesame seeds are cream-coloured, small and glossy. Chinese sesame seeds are black. Black seeds have a slightly stronger flavour. Before using untoasted seeds, either lightly toast, dry-fry or dry-bake in the oven until they begin to jump. In some parts of the United States, these are called benne seeds.



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