いりごま

noun

roasted sesame seeds

Sesame seeds that have been dry-roasted to bring out flavor; a common ingredient in Japanese cooking.

• ほうれん草そうのおひたしに煎いり胡ご麻まをふりかける。

  I sprinkle roasted sesame seeds over the spinach dressed with soy sauce.

• 煎いり胡ご麻まをすり鉢ばちですると、香かおりが立たつ。

  When you grind roasted sesame seeds in a mortar, the aroma comes out.