Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sesame and salt (roasted and crushed): A dry condiment or seasoning made by roasting and then grinding or crushing sesame seeds together with salt. It is a traditional Vietnamese garnish used to add flavor and aroma to various dishes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi thường rắc muối vừng lên xôi. (My mother often sprinkles muối vừng on sticky rice.)
  • Muối vừng là món ăn kèm đơn giản nhưng rất ngon. (Muối vừng is a simple but delicious side condiment.)
  • Bạn có thể tự làm muối vừng ở nhà. (You can make muối vừng at home.)

Advanced Usage

• While primarily a noun, "muối vừng" can function descriptively in compound terms.
  • Cơm nắm muối vừng: rice ball with muối vừng.

    • Bữa trưa của tôi chỉ là cơm nắm muối vừng. (My lunch was just a rice ball with muối vừng.)

Variants and Related Words

• Muối mè: A common alternative name in Southern Vietnam for ("mè" means sesame).
  • Ở miền Nam, người ta gọi muối vừng là muối mè. (In the South, people call muối vừng "muối mè".)

Synonyms

• Sesame salt: A direct descriptive translation.
• Gomasio: The Japanese equivalent seasoning, though preparation ratios may differ.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using "muối vừng." Its usage is primarily culinary and literal.

1. Sesame and salt (roasted and crushed)