Sesame crusted tuna recipe

[Lori]

from a couple of months ago, it calls for black sesame seeds. Wondering if they are just for "presentation" or do they add a different flavor than white sesame seeds? Where can I find them - my supermarket doesn't carry them.
Thanks!

[piano226]

HI,

I am not sure about the flavor but I think I saw black ones in the Asian market.

[TwilightKitten]

Hi! I have never had black sesame seeds, but I read that they have a strong, smoky, bitter flavor, unlike the nutty flavor of the white seeds. Still, I would feel comfortable substituting the white if the black are unavailable. How bad could it be?

If you have to have the black seeds, you can order them from Penzey's: http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p...eseed.html

If you try them, let us know what you think of them!