Simple and Delicious Crudités Platter
1/3 cup sesame seeds
11 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup curry powder
1/4 cup paprika
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Assorted fresh vegetables such as: yellow wax beans, pink radishes, slender asparagus, sweet bell peppers, and an assortment of teardrop, cherry, and grape tomatoes.
• Place sesame seeds in small nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
• Stir until toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Place in a spice grinder with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
• Process until finely ground.
• Transfer mixture to small ramekin.
• Mix curry powder and 5 teaspoons salt in small bowl.
• Transfer mixture to another small ramekin.
• Mix paprika and 5 teaspoons salt in small bowl.
• Transfer mixture to another small ramekin.
Cook’s Note: Flavored salts can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and set aside at room temperature.
• Pour oil into small bowl or ramekin.
• Place vegetables decoratively on platter.
• Serve, passing oil and salts separately.
• To serve: Dip the veggies into the olive oil first, then the salt.
Serves 8
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