Japanese-Style Seasoning Salt

A flavorful Asian-inspired seasoning blend combining toasted nori, sesame seeds, citrus zest, and aromatic spices. Perfect for sprinkling on rice, vegetables, or grilled meats.

12 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • sheets nori sheets
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 whole tangerines or lemons
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons toasted poppy seeds
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Grind toasted, crumbled nori sheets in a spice mill to a fine powder. Add toasted sesame seeds, finely grated zest of tangerines or lemons, kosher salt, toasted Sichuan peppercorns, ground ginger, paprika, toasted white or black poppy seeds, and cayenne pepper; pulse to a uniform spice blend but not to a powder. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

    10 min

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