すりごま
すりごま
noun
ground sesame; crushed sesame seeds
1.
ground sesame seeds; crushed sesame
Sesame seeds that have been ground or crushed in a mortar, releasing their oils and aroma. A staple seasoning in Japanese home cooking.
サラダにすりごまをかける。
Sprinkle ground sesame on the salad.
胡麻和えにはすりごまを使う。
Ground sesame is used for sesame-dressed vegetables.
すりごまは風味が良いので、味噌汁の仕上げにも合う。
Ground sesame has great flavor, so it also works well as a finishing touch for miso soup.
Written as すりごま (hiragana) or 擂り胡麻 (kanji). Made by grinding 胡麻 (sesame seeds) in a 擂り鉢 (mortar). Pre-ground sesame is also sold in supermarkets.
SESAME FORMS IN JAPANESE COOKING:
- 炒りごま: toasted whole sesame seeds
- すりごま: ground sesame seeds
- 練りごま: sesame paste (tahini-like)
- ごま油: sesame oil
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- すりごまをかける: to sprinkle ground sesame
- すりごまを混ぜる: to mix in ground sesame
- 胡麻和え: sesame-dressed vegetables (made with ground sesame)
- すりごまで和える: to dress with ground sesame
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 炒りごま: toasted sesame — whole seeds that have been dry-roasted; crunchy texture
- 練りごま: sesame paste — ground further into a smooth paste; used in sauces and dressings
- ごま: sesame — the general term for sesame seeds