From 130-year-old Sesame Manufacturer, Delicate & Nuanced Flavor Like None Other
A fifth-generation company, Wadaman specializes in and is known for roasting sesame seeds. Wadaman sources their sesame seeds from the world's best growers and then goes through a multi-step process to meticulously sort and clean the seeds before roasting. The fourth-generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 45 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
Rich and Versatile for the Sweet & Savory
Wadaman roasts all three varieties of sesame seed - white, golden and black. The roasting process is slightly altered for each one to to take into account differences in each variety such as fat content. In addition to selling these roasted seeds, Wadaman also makes sesame paste and sesame oils. The sesame pastes are made by putting the roasted seeds through a ceramic grinder several times. Wadaman presses their seeds in small batches, yielding wonderful extra-virgin roasted sesame oil.
It is amazing how sweet and nutty a sesame paste can be, so much so that it can taste like nut butter. Arguably the most versatile of all sesame pastes, not only can it be used for sweets like sweet sesame cake or an SB&J sandwich (Sesame Butter & Jelly), but for savory recipes also like sesame dressing and hummus.
Mrs. Donabe's Recipe Suggestions
Spicy Pork Sesame Hot Pot
Sansho Hummus
Cold Somen Noodles with Golden Sesame Dipping Sauce
Cold Ramen with Spicy Pork & Sesame Dipping Broth
Steamed Green Beans and Potatoes in Sesame Peanut Butter Sauce
Shrimp Wonton Hot Pot
Cold Udon with Golden Sesame Dipping Sauce
Cold Udon with Sesame Soymilk Sauce
