noun
ground toasted sesame seeds
Refers to sesame seeds that have been toasted and ground into a powder or paste. A common ingredient in Japanese cooking.
ほうれん草をすりごまで和えた。
I dressed the spinach with ground sesame.
すりごまを味噌汁に加えると風味が増す。
Adding ground sesame to miso soup enhances the flavor.
Compound of すり (連用形 of する, 'to grind') + ごま ('sesame').