Sesame & mixed spice Calories

Use sesame and mixed spice as a topping or stir it into a dish near the end of cooking. This keeps its aroma noticeable; start with a small amount, especially if the blend also contains salt or strong spices.

Sesame and mixed spice tastes nutty from the sesame, with additional savoury or aromatic notes from the spices. The exact flavour depends on the blend, so one product may taste quite different from another.

Sesame and mixed spice pairs well with roasted vegetables, eggs, rice, beans and savoury breads. It can also add a crunchy, aromatic finish to soups or salads; choose combinations that suit the particular spices in your blend.

Yes, sesame and mixed spice can be baked on top of bread, rolls or savoury pastries. Sprinkle it over the shaped dough before baking, and keep an eye on it because the sesame can brown faster than the dough.

No, sesame and mixed spice is not automatically za’atar. Za’atar commonly combines sesame with herbs such as thyme or oregano and sumac, while the ingredients in a general mixed-spice blend can vary.

Sometimes, but sesame and mixed spice adds extra flavours that plain sesame seeds do not. It works as a topping when those spices suit the dish; for recipes where sesame alone is important, use plain seeds instead.

Usually, sesame and mixed spice does not need to be toasted if its sesame is already roasted. If the seeds are raw, toast the blend gently in a dry pan and remove it as soon as it smells fragrant to avoid burning the spices.

Store sesame and mixed spice in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep moisture out and avoid storing it beside a hot cooker, since heat and humidity can dull the spices and affect the sesame.

Make sesame and mixed spice by combining sesame seeds with dried spices you enjoy, then mixing them thoroughly. The proportions are flexible; prepare a small batch and keep the sesame whole if you want a crunchy topping.