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53 recipes tagged with sesame.
A Hawaiian-inspired poke bowl with teriyaki-glazed turkey, sushi rice, edamame, pineapple, avocado, and fresh vegetables, finished with sesame and lime.
A simple asparagus salad tossed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Serve warm or chilled as a light side.
A quick takeout-inspired beef and broccoli stir-fry with a savory sauce thickened with cornstarch. Serve over white rice and garnish with chiles, sesame…
About 1 cup Tahini, or sesame seed paste, is a staple of Middle Eastern cooking. This dressing goes especially well with Falafel and chickpea salads.
4 servings This is a traditional Japanese preparation for burdock root (gobo). Normally, both the carrot and burdock are cut into matchsticks, but we…
A classic Korean dish of sweet potato starch noodles stir-fried with vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. It can be served as a side…
4 to 6 servings A Chinese-American creation everyone can love. We like the mouthwatering combination of savory chicken, sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy…
About ¼ cup This toasty, tart, and herbal Middle Eastern blend may be sprinkled on grilled flatbread, roasted vegetables, salads, kebabs, or hummus. For…
Roasted radishes are tossed with a miso-butter glaze and fresh radish leaves, then sprinkled with sesame seeds. This simple side dish is mellow and…
6 servings These noodles are perfect party or potluck fare: They can be made ahead, hold well, and are best served at room temperature. Chinese sesame…
4 servings Toasted, soy-glazed sunflower seeds and roasted mushrooms make this salad especially satisfying. If desired, use vegetarian “oyster-flavored”…
4 servings For a special treat, add crabmeat to make a seafood cocktail.
About one hundred 1-inch pieces Halvah was originally a generic Arabic term for “sweetmeat.” There are many types of halvah, but the one we know the best…
About ⅓ cup This salty sauce is usually served with ssam (green leafy vegetables, such as lettuce and shiso, wrapped around a filling, often meat). If you…
A crunchy sesame seed brittle made with caramelized sugar and corn syrup, studded with toasted sesame seeds.
About 2 cups This rich, buttery Guanajuato-style mole gets much of its flavor from toasted sesame and pumpkin seeds. It is delicious served with a wide…
6 to 8 servings This slaw is a garlicky favorite. For a superlative pickle that uses many of the same seasonings, see Quick Sichuan-Style Cucumber Pickles.
MALAYSIA SHAPE: Shumai COOK: Steam SKIN: Beet All-Purpose Eggless Dough (this page) GARNISH: Toasted black sesame seeds, thinly sliced scallions, finely…
Simit is a Turkish sesame-covered bread ring with a crisp exterior and soft, chewy interior. It is often enjoyed as a snack.
A fragrant and numbing Sichuan peppercorn oil, perfect for drizzling over noodles, soups, shellfish, sautéed greens, and fried rice. This versatile oil…
A hearty sourdough loaf made with millet porridge, chia seeds, dried cherries, and sesame seeds. The millet adds a tender crumb and nutty flavor.
Spicy sesame rice bowls feature tender beef and shiitake mushrooms in a gochujang sauce, served over rice with quick-pickled cucumbers, spinach, and…
Tender pork meatballs and linguine noodles are cooked together in an Instant Pot, then tossed in a savory sesame-peanut sauce. This quick and flavorful…
These falafel dippers are made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices, shaped into patties and coated with sesame seeds. Served with a creamy tahini yogurt…
These mini zucchini loaves are moist and flavorful, studded with toasted walnuts and sesame seeds. Perfect for a snack or breakfast treat.
Ground pork seasoned with lime, fish sauce, and sesame oil, served in lettuce cups with cilantro and peanuts. Perfect as a starter or light lunch.
A crunchy and refreshing Chinese salad made with spring onions, bell peppers, baby leeks, and cilantro, tossed in a soy-sesame dressing. Perfect as a side…
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP Wade, who worked as a crewman on our boat for most of our childhood, brought furikake from his home in Hawaii to the boat each summer to…
A sweet and savory slow cooker sesame chicken made with apricot jam, soy sauce, and ginger. Serve over rice with scallions and sesame seeds.
This crunchy green cabbage salad features a sweet and tangy soy dressing and a crispy topping of buttered Ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds. It's a…
Blanched sugar snap peas are seared in a skillet with sesame oil, garlic, and chili, then finished with red wine vinegar and parsley. A quick and…
Pork belly is slowly cooked with Szechuan spices until tender, then coated in a rich sticky sauce. This Chinese dish is full of aromatic flavors from star…
A quick weeknight dinner of ginger-scented rice with edamame and lime, topped with poached chicken. The dish is colorful, comforting, and ready in about…
Kleicha are traditional Iraqi cookies filled with a sweet date paste and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon. They are often served for Eid al-Fitr but…
A refreshing side salad with smashed Persian cucumbers tossed in a tangy, spicy sesame dressing. Salting the cucumbers enhances their crunch and flavor.
These sesame-encrusted doughnut holes are a play on Chinese fried sesame dumplings jian dui, using raised dough for an East-meets-West treat. They are…
A hearty and crunchy salad featuring nutty farro, roasted beets and turnips, and thinly sliced collard greens, carrot, radish, and fennel, all tossed in a…
Gingery pork meatballs served over rice noodles with a sesame dressing, fresh vegetables, and cilantro. The meatballs are air-fried for a quick and…
A quick stir-fry of mixed leafy greens, snow peas, carrots, and baby corn in a garlic-soy sauce, finished with sesame oil. Serve over rice for a light…
A quick stir-fry of mixed leafy greens, snow peas, carrots, and baby corn in a garlic-soy sauce, finished with sesame oil. Serve over rice for a light…
Fresh sockeye salmon marinated in a soy-sesame dressing, served over rice with avocado and cucumber. A perfect summer dish for a back-deck dinner party.
A vibrant bowl featuring summer vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and corn, served with creamy basil pesto. Perfect for a light lunch or…
This Asian-inspired noodle bowl features sirloin steak, soba noodles, carrots, edamame, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy sesame-chile dressing. It's a…
A quick version of a popular Shenyang street snack: bananas coated in a spiced sesame batter, fried until golden, and drizzled with honey.
Roasted cod fillets marinated in a spicy sesame and cumin sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice and stir-fried spinach with peanuts.
Quick and easy beef kebabs with a sticky soy-honey marinade and sesame seeds. Inspired by Korean street food, these are char-grilled to perfection.
A flavorful Indian-inspired dish featuring baby aubergines cooked in a spiced sesame sauce, served with basmati rice and a Keralan-style spinach and…
These vegetarian shumai are filled with a sweet mixture of coconut, sesame, and honey. They are steamed and garnished with toasted coconut or sesame seeds.
These Taiwanese sesame flatbreads (shao bing) are flaky and versatile, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or as a side. The dough is laminated with a sesame…
A healthy, not-too-sweet granola made with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Serve with yogurt and fresh fruit for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
A one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, chewy udon noodles, mushrooms, and bok choy tossed in a savory soy-miso sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds for…
A quick and flavorful chicken and vegetable stir-fry served over rice, topped with peanuts. The orange and sesame dressing adds a tangy twist.
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