Ingredient

black sesame

Among the various spices widespread in Southern cuisine, black sesame - which differs from white sesame as it is not toasted - is truly rich in unsaturated fats, as well as vitamins and, above all, proteins and mineral salts which are very useful for people's well-being. The precise origins of black sesame are not known, although it is reasonably believed that it was initially cultivated mainly in East Asian countries, particularly in India, although according to other historians it also has African origins. The flavor of sesame could be similar to that of hazelnut fruit.

Use in cooking

Black sesame is mainly used to enrich biscuits and bread, as well as to make breading, to dress salads and to make different sauces.

Preservation

Black sesame must be stored in airtight containers, which are in turn placed in a cool place away from light.

Curiosity

In the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, Ali Baba and his forty thieves gain access to the cave of treasures by uttering the expression "open sesame".