Gomasio is the nutty, toasty Japanese wonder condiment we’re sprinkling on everything: salads, of course, but also roasted vegetables, seared fish, and even buttered toast.
Toasted sesame seeds can often be found in the Asian sections of some supermarkets, sometimes labeled Gomasio. If ever there was a time of year to keep a big jar of them on hand, pre-toasted and ready to go, this is it. They are the perfect crunchy topper for everything from salads to soups and roasted vegetables.
Join chef Susan Kim as she makes gyeran mari, a Korean rolled-egg omelet. Susan sells Korean to-go lunch boxes filled with beautifully prepared vegetables and various banchan, or small side dishes, through her NYC-based pop-up Eat Doshi. We were so enamored of these beautiful doshirak that we asked Kim to teach us how to recreate a home-cooked version that includes these savory rolled-egg omelet slices filled with toasted seaweed snacks and a secret ingredient: Parm shavings. They’re equally good enjoyed on their own as a little snack, as a side dish to a larger meal, or sliced and served with a bowl of rice. Kim uses sheets of toasted seaweed snacks from brands like Seasnax or gimMe, which come pre-seasoned with sesame oil and salt.
Join Zaynab Issa, Brad Leone, Hana Asbrink, Inés Anguiano, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each prepare their go-to appetizers.
Kendra's Goat Cheese and Salami Stuffed Dates: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stuffed-dates-goat-cheese-salami
Sno Balls. Baby boomers will remember this post-World War II junk food favorite. Claire Saffitz returns to the Test Kitchen to try her hand at making gourmet Sno Balls.
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Nougat. Caramel. Peanuts. Chocolate. The building blocks of a Snickers bar. Each taken alone is simple enough (well maybe not the nougat), but together they become a different monster. Join Claire Saffitz as she attempts to make a gourmet version of a Snickers bar!
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So maybe this episode is a bit like Ferrero Rocher, in which Claire gourmetized an already gourmet treat. But what is wrong gourmetizing that which is already gourmet? Nothing, we say! Join Claire Saffitz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
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Illustrations by Logan Tsugita
Join Rachel Gurjar, Zaynab Issa, Kendra Vaculin, Inés Anguiano, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each reveal their favorite specialty ingredients. Whether it’s helping build the base of the recipe or adding the finishing touches, more than one of these go-to specialty ingredients deserves a place in your kitchen.
