Slicky-N Sesame Seed Grinder
Grind sesame to order, straight over the plate.
The Slicky-N is a Japanese hand sesame grinder (gomasuri-ki). Fill the clear body with roasted sesame, then twist the base and freshly ground seeds fall out over the dish. Made in Japan from strong nylon, as marked on the grinder, and sold boxed.
Pairs with: Mitake Roasted White Sesame Seeds and Mitake Roasted Black Sesame Seeds.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Fresh every time: ground sesame loses aroma quickly; grinding to order keeps it.
- One hand: twist the base and season over the pass or the pan.
- Clear body: see at a glance when it needs a refill.
- Made in Japan: strong nylon construction, as marked on the grinder.
How to Use
- Gomashio: grind over rice with a pinch of salt.
- Goma-ae: grind sesame for dressing blanched spinach or green beans.
- Noodles and salads: finish soba, udon, ramen and salads at the table.
- Beyond Japan: over hummus, roast vegetables, stir-fries and grain bowls.
Gomasuri (胡麻擂り) means grinding sesame, and in the Japanese kitchen it is traditionally done in a suribachi, a ridged ceramic bowl, with a wooden pestle called a surikogi. Freshly ground sesame is the base of goma-ae, greens dressed with sesame, and of gomashio, sesame salt for rice. The point of grinding at the last minute is aroma: once the seed is broken its oil starts to fade. A gomasuri-ki (ごますり器) like this does the same job by hand, a pinch at a time.
Learn more: Japanese Spices & Seasonings
Why grind sesame seeds fresh?
Whole roasted sesame is crunchy and mild. Grind it and the oil inside is released, so the aroma jumps: nutty, toasty and much more pronounced. That aroma fades fast once the seed is broken, which is why ready-ground sesame tastes flat next to sesame ground over the plate. Grinding to order gives the strongest flavour from the fewest seeds, and a softer, more even texture that clings to rice, noodles and greens.
| Type | Gomasuri-ki ごますり器 (sesame grinder) |
| Brand | Slicky-N スリッキーN |
| Key Feature | Twist-base grinding, one-handed |
| Origin | Made in Japan |
| Format | Hand grinder in strong nylon, boxed |
| Best Used As | Grinding roasted sesame to order |
Which sesame seeds should I use in it?
Roasted sesame seeds (iri goma) give the best result, as roasting brings out the aroma that grinding releases. White sesame is milder and nutty; black sesame is earthier and slightly bitter. Make sure the seeds are dry before filling, or they will clog the mechanism.
Can I grind other spices in it?
It is designed for sesame seeds. Small, dry seeds of a similar size may work, but hard spices or anything oily or damp can jam it. Keep one grinder for sesame and you will not carry flavours from one dish to the next.
How do I clean it?
Empty out any remaining seeds, then wash by hand in warm water and dry thoroughly before refilling. Avoid soaking, which can affect the grinding mechanism over time.
SKU : S0636