One of the simplest recipes in the world, this has been Gil's (that's me) staple food for many a moon. I Have lived off this for months at a time - more than once.
Peasant Mix on brown rice, with Gomashio. MMMmmmMMmmm, this is good!
If you're new to Gomashio (a staple of Japanese cuisine) you're in for a treat. It may become a necessary condiment in your kitchen, as it has in our's.
Sprouts to Use
Ingredients
1 cup of Sprouts
Pot of Rice
Gomashio is made from:
1/4 cup raw sesame seeds (not hulled)
+ 1/2 Tbs. sea salt (more or less - to taste)
Preparation
Make a pot of rice.
While the rice is cooking, make the Gomashio:
Heat a skillet (we like cast iron) over high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add the sesame seeds and stir continuously until they pop and turn golden brown - 1 - 2 minutes.
Remove the sesame seeds and grind with salt - we use a mortar and pestle, which works quite nicely.
Grind to desired consistency. We like it course. You may also just mix it up and use it that way. Grinding is optional.
Throw a big handful of your chosen Sprouts into your rice pot for the last 2-5 minutes of cooking.
or
Mix the sprouts in when your rice is done.
I like mine raw, so that's the way I do it.
Serve
Transfer the Sprouts & Rice to bowls and sprinkle generously with Gomashio.
Notes
Cook the sprouts less - or even better, not at all - for higher nutrition.
This dish is a complete protein.
You can, of course, alter the proportions as desired. Sometimes one want more or less of this or that. It's all good. VERY Good!