Lima Tahin and Gomasio

The secrets of sunken cities have a tremendous appeal. Who were its builders, where did they come from and did they possibly left behind treasures? In the jungle of Honduras or in parched Indian river deltas large cities have been excavated in recent decades. Until today, they could not be associated with any culture known. What is mainly due to the fact that its residents have left no papers. Did they perhaps have no writing and handed down everything orally. The archaeologists that have dug from Euphrates to Tigris were luckier. Many documents have been preserved from the Sumerians, Assyrians, Hittites, Babylonians and Persians. The cultures of the ancient Orient used cuneiform scripts. For this purpose wedge-shaped characters on a reed or wooden stylus were pressed into a still moist clay tablet. This then was dried or baked in the oven and thus was preserved for a long time. Royal resolutions were even engraved in stone. The most famous of this certainly is the Code of Hammurabi. In 1,800 BC it was carved into a more than two meter high stone pillar. The text deals with everything; state law, tenancy law as well as marriage and criminal law. Thus we have a detailed insight into the realm of King Hammurabi today.

Thanks to the cuneiform scripts we also know a lot about the daily life of the Babylonians and their successors. Even merchants, priests or healers wrote on clay tablets. Unlike books made from paper they do not rot when buried under the dust of centuries. When they were unearthed thousands of years later, they only had to wash them briefly in order to read them. On one of the tablets there was also the inscription "the Gods season with sesame". So sesame seeds were already very popular back then. Its importance was so great that they were given to the deceased kings on their final journey. From Ur to Thebes archaeologists found sesame seeds in the graves of kings and pharaohs. No wonder, after all sesame is one of the oldest known oil plants in the world. All advanced civilizations in ancient times used it, either for the production of oil or roasted for seasoning. The cultivation and trade of sesame thus was a reliable source of money. It has always been eaten pure as well however. Long before there was the first cereal bar, the soldiers of Alexander the Great had roasted sesame in their luggage. Even today this simple dish is a popular snack for in between in the sesame-growing regions.

We find sesame mainly in crispy bars or on rolls. Before baking they are sprinkled with sesame seeds and then are all the better as a savory topping. But sesame can be a lot more. Especially in the Asian cuisine, the black or golden-yellow seeds are used surprisingly often. Two variants which also are becoming increasingly popular in Germany as well are the spice paste Tahini and Gomasio (sesame salt). Tahini consists of finely ground sesame seeds. In the Orient this paste can be found in almost every kitchen because it is one of the main ingredients for hummus. But it can also be used as a dip for pita bread. In Japan they rather serve rice instead of bread. The land of the rising sun is also home of Gomasio. Ground sesame is roasted and then is mixed with a little bit of sea salt. Gomasio is the ideal for addition for spicy dishes. It gives salads, tofu and seitan dishes, but also fish and rice, a nutty salty flavor. If you now have acquired a taste for it, you will get everything you need for seasoning and refining with the sesame products from Lima.

Lima Tahini Natural is a delicious sesame spread that can be used on bread instead of butter. However is also suitable for the preparation of dressings and desserts. If you want to make Hummus yourself, you’ll find the crucial ingredient here. Crispy sesame seeds make the Lima Crunchy Tahini Nature a very special sesame cream. This is extremely versatile and is suitable for both savory and sweet recipes. Hearty dips and spreads are tasty with it as well as Asian dishes and desserts. If you like it sweet and oriental you will love Lima Sweet Tahini Date. The crispy pieces of sesame in fine cream of peeled sesame seeds, naturally sweetened with aromatic dates, are a real treat not only for breakfast. Surprisingly different: Lima Sweet Tahini Raisin. Fruity raisins fall into a fine cream of hulled sesame seeds and are the reason for its natural sweetness. Those who prefer it savory put Lima Tahini Sea Salt on the bread instead of butter. You should try this salted Tahini on bread or rolls with tomato or pepper slices. Simply delicious.

Lima Gomasio is a real Japanese classic. One or two pinches of roasted sesame with sea salt give your dishes not just the right spice but also an undercurrent of sesame flavor. And everything without spoiling the natural flavor of the food. Lima Gomasio is available in a practical shaker and for all lovers of Japanese cuisine in large glasses. Have fun exploring the numerous culinary possibilities!