Gomashio

Gomashio is a natural Japanese flavoring which is made from sesame and salt. "Goma" means sesame, and "shio" means salt. It is often sprinkled on Sekihan and sometimes used as topping on rice and Onigiri.

Gomashio is also used in the Japanese language to refer to a "salt-and-pepper" hair, to describe gray and black hair strands that intermingle.

See also Cuisine of Japan, Furikake.