Badia Black Hulled Sesame Seed, 16 oz

Black sesame seeds bring nuttier, earthier depth than white — the seed that finishes Japanese onigiri, dresses Chinese cold noodles, and grinds into the kuro goma fillings of mochi and ice cream. Visually dramatic, with a more pronounced toasted flavor.

Common Uses

Sprinkle over sushi rolls, poke bowls, and seared tuna. Press onto the crust of ahi before searing. Stir into furikake with nori and bonito, or grind into gomashio with sea salt for rice bowls. In Chinese kitchens, fold into tang yuan filling with sugar and lard, or scatter over scallion pancakes and cold sesame noodles. Middle Eastern cooks blend the black seeds into darker tahini and halva. Roll mochi, energy balls, and shortbread in them for contrast.

Cuisine Context

Indispensable in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese pastry and savory work, where the darker color is a deliberate design choice on white rice, pale fish, or milky desserts.

Pro Tip

Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking constantly, until they smell intensely nutty — about two minutes. You can't go by color since they're already black, so trust your nose and the faint popping sound.

Ships from Doral, FL.