{"title":"Sesame","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pure-japanese-sesame-oil","title":"Pure Japanese Sesame Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted from premium toasted sesame seeds, this pure Japanese sesame oil captures a deep aroma and a mellow, nutty richness. The seeds are medium-roasted to draw out sweet, toasted notes, then gently pressed to preserve color and full flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile yet expressive, its rich fragrance enhances dressings, sauces, soups, and stir-fries. It’s equally delicious simply drizzled over chilled tofu or steamed greens. Its balanced toastiness complements modern cuisine, making it a go-to finishing touch in any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Umami","offers":[{"title":"6.1 fl oz (180ml)","offer_id":53017031016766,"sku":"H5KMC02B","price":17.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20.3 fl oz (600ml)","offer_id":53017031049534,"sku":"H5KMC02A","price":42.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/3240\/2494\/files\/japanese-sesami-oil-180ml.jpg?v=1771345847"},{"product_id":"black-sesame-paste","title":"Black Sesame Paste — 100% Roasted Sesame, Made in Kyoto","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKyoto's Yamada Seiyu hand-roasts black sesame, then stone-grinds it twice. 100% roasted black sesame. Nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYamada Seiyu has been making sesame products in Kyoto since 1934. This is their black sesame paste, known in Japan as neri goma, ground from nothing but roasted black sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe seeds are roasted by a craftsman, who adjusts the roast to the condition of the sesame and to the weather and humidity of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey then go through a stone mill twice, a first pass and a finishing pass. The mill turns slowly, limiting heat buildup during grinding and helping preserve the sesame's aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat comes out is black sesame and nothing else. No added oil, sugar, salt or stabilizer. The flavor is deep and full, with the natural sweetness of roasted sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe paste is made at the company's main factory in Katsura, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAyako visited both of the company's sites. At the Goma factory in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, she watched a craftsman roast sesame in an iron pan, moving the seeds with a hand broom. She saw the roasted seeds checked by color and aroma and pinched between the fingers to test their softness. At the main factory in Katsura, where this paste is made, she saw the stone mills at work. The company's president calls himself henko, Kyoto dialect for a stubborn, particular person, and Ayako says the work she watched explains the name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Umami","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack | 5.3 oz (150g)","offer_id":54552643305790,"sku":"H6YMS01A","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-Pack | 17.6 oz (500g)","offer_id":54552643338558,"sku":"H6YMS01B","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 6 | 17.6 oz (500g) each","offer_id":54552643371326,"sku":"H6YMS01B-6","price":169.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/3240\/2494\/files\/53_____500g_01_100126.jpg?v=1791179071"},{"product_id":"white-sesame-paste","title":"White Sesame Paste — 100% Roasted Sesame, Made in Kyoto","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRoasted white sesame, stone-ground twice in Kyoto by Yamada Seiyu. Silky, sweet neri goma for goma-dare, goma-dofu and dressings. Nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNeri goma is Japan’s roasted sesame paste, and this is Yamada Seiyu’s white version, sold in Japan as Goma Neri Neri. The only ingredient is roasted white sesame. The paste is creamy and aromatic, with a natural sweetness that works in savory and sweet dishes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYamada Seiyu has been making sesame products in Kyoto since 1934. The sesame is specially blended for neri goma, and craftsmen roast it by hand, adjusting the roast to the condition of the seeds, the season and the weather. It is then ground twice in granite stone mills: a first grind, then a finishing grind. The stones turn slowly to keep friction heat down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe paste is made at the company’s main factory in Katsura, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAyako visited both of the company’s sites. At the Goma factory in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, she watched a craftsman roast sesame in an iron pan, moving the seeds with a hand broom. She saw the roasted seeds checked by color and aroma and pinched between the fingers to test their softness. At the main factory in Katsura, where this paste is made, she saw the stone mills at work. The company’s president calls himself henko, Kyoto dialect for a stubborn, particular person, and Ayako says the work she watched explains the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt comes in a stand-up pouch you squeeze, so no spoon is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Umami","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack | 5.3 oz (150g)","offer_id":54552736235838,"sku":"H6YMS03A","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-Pack | 17.6 oz (500g)","offer_id":54552736268606,"sku":"H6YMS03B","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 6 | 17.6 oz (500g) each","offer_id":54552736301374,"sku":"H6YMS03B-6","price":169.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/3240\/2494\/files\/japanese-white-sesame-paste-thehouseofumami-500g.jpg?v=1791180402"}],"url":"https:\/\/thehouseofumami.com\/collections\/sesame-pros.oembed","provider":"The House of Umami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}