№117Condiments
Rose & Sesame Sprinkle
A beautiful sweet-savory North African table sprinkle made of dry-toasted sesame seeds, crushed dried rose petals, salt, and sugar.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 1/2 cup raw white sesame seeds631 kcal · 20.5 g protein · 61.2 g fat · 11.7 g carbs per 100 g
- 2 tbsp dried organic pink rose petals
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp turbinado sugar
Per-100 g values shown for ingredients verified against Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-09-11). Ingredients not yet verified show no nutrition line.
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Toast the white sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan constantly, until golden and nutty. Let cool completely.
- 2
Gently crush the dried rose petals in your hands or grind briefly in a spice grinder to form coarse pink flakes.
- 3
In a bowl, toss the toasted sesame seeds, crushed rose petals, sea salt, and turbinado sugar.
- 4
Store in an airtight jar in a dark cupboard. Use to sprinkle over pastries, yogurt, or fresh couscous.
Accuracy note
Food-grade culinary roses must be used; florist flowers may carry pesticides and are unsuitable.
Kitchen note
This delicate, floral-nutty sprinkle is a magnificent way to add a sweet-savory crunch to breakfasts.
Record status
Editorial provenance
This entry is part of a source-led culinary archive. It should be read as an editorial recipe record, not as a claim of individual kitchen testing or a single definitive version of a living regional tradition.
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