Toho, Sesame Seeds, Yuzu Flavour, 80g
Roasted sesame with a yuzu lift. Nutty crunch and bright citrus in one pinch.
Toho Yuzu Sesame Seeds are roasted sesame seeds seasoned with yuzu, the fragrant Japanese citrus. The toasted, nutty seed comes first, then a fresh, floral citrus note that lifts rich or oily food. 80g bottle.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Citrus without zesting: brings yuzu aroma to a dish as a dry garnish, no fruit needed.
- Lifts rich food: the citrus note cuts through oily fish, fatty pork and creamy sauces.
- Sweet or savoury: works on rice and fish as well as on desserts.
- Consistent every time: the same seasoning level from the first shake to the last.
How to Use
- Rice and sushi: over sushi rice, onigiri or a simple bowl of steamed rice.
- Fish and chicken: on grilled salmon, mackerel, chicken or scallops just before serving.
- Salads and vegetables: over a cucumber salad, blanched greens or roast carrots.
- Desserts: scattered over vanilla ice cream, chocolate or a cheesecake for a citrus crunch.
Yuzu goma (ゆずごま) means yuzu sesame. Yuzu (柚子) is a Japanese citrus prized less for its juice than for its intensely aromatic peel, which is grated or slivered over soups, simmered dishes and hotpots to perfume them. It is also the citrus traditionally floated in the bath at the winter solstice, yuzu-yu. Roasted sesame, irigoma (炒り胡麻), is one of the everyday finishing seasonings of the Japanese kitchen. Pairing the two gives the toasty depth of sesame a fresh, floral top note.
Learn more: What is Yuzu?
What do yuzu sesame seeds taste like?
Toasted and nutty on the first bite, then a fragrant citrus lift that sits somewhere between lemon, mandarin and grapefruit, with the floral note that makes yuzu distinctive. The citrus is aromatic rather than sour, so it brightens a dish without making it sharp. A light savoury seasoning rounds it out. The seeds stay crunchy, which makes them as useful over a dessert as over rice or grilled fish.
Product Details
| Type | Yuzu goma ゆずごま (yuzu flavoured roasted sesame seeds) |
| Brand | Toho |
| Origin | Japan |
| Net Weight and Format | 80g plastic bottle |
| Best Used As | A citrus finishing sprinkle for rice, fish, salads and desserts |
What is yuzu?
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus about the size of a mandarin, with a knobbly skin and very little juice. Its value is the aroma: floral, sharp and complex, often described as a cross between lemon, mandarin and grapefruit. In Japan the peel is grated over soups and simmered dishes, and the juice goes into ponzu and dressings. Here the yuzu character comes as a seasoning on roasted sesame, so you get the aroma without needing the fruit.
Can I use yuzu sesame on sweet dishes?
Yes, and it works well. Sesame and citrus both suit desserts, and the crunch adds texture. Scatter it over vanilla or matcha ice cream, a chocolate tart, panna cotta or a lemon posset. Because the seeds carry a light savoury seasoning, use a small pinch as a finishing touch rather than baking large amounts into a dough, and taste as you go.
How should I store seasoned sesame seeds?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight and steam. Sesame is rich in natural oils, so heat and air are what dull it. Shake the seeds out rather than spooning them, and never hold the open bottle over a steaming pan, as moisture makes them clump and lose their crunch. Use within the date on the pack, and sooner after opening for the best aroma.
SKU : S0199