noun
roasted sesame seeds
Sesame seeds that have been dry-roasted to bring out flavor; a common ingredient in Japanese cooking.
ほうれん草のおひたしに煎り胡麻をふりかける。
I sprinkle roasted sesame seeds over the spinach dressed with soy sauce.
煎り胡麻をすり鉢ですると、香りが立つ。
When you grind roasted sesame seeds in a mortar, the aroma comes out.
Compound of 煎り (iri, 'roasting', from verb 煎る iru) + 胡麻 (goma, 'sesame').