5 dishes that celebrate sesame seeds
What's the story
Small but mighty, sesame seeds can take your dishes' flavor and texture to a whole new level.
From salads to desserts, these nutty-flavored seeds are versatile enough to be used in sweet and savory dishes.
They add a delightful crunch and hint of earthiness to anything.
Here are five amazing recipes that highlight the unique qualities of sesame seeds.
Dressing delight
Sesame seed salad dressing
Sesame seed salad dressing is an effortless way to elevate your greens.
Combine toasted sesame seeds with olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and a tablespoon of honey for sweetness.
The dressing deepens and enriches any salad, making it more filling.
The nutty flavor goes hand in hand with fresh veggies like cucumbers and carrots.
It's also nice as a marinade for tofu or a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
Stir-fry sensation
Sesame seed stir-fry
Adding sesame seeds to stir-fry dishes makes them crunchy and delicious.
Start by sauteing your favorite vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, etc.) in sesame oil.
Mix in cooked rice or noodles with soy sauce and generously sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving.
The seeds lend an additional crunch while also adding their unique nuttiness to the dish's overall taste.
Crunchy munchies
Sesame seed crackers
Homemade sesame seed crackers are simple yet delicious snacks that go well with dips or cheese platters.
Mix flour, water, olive oil, salt, and plenty of sesame seeds into a dough before rolling it out thinly on parchment paper.
Bake until golden brown for crispy crackers that provide both nutrition from whole grains and protein from the seeds themselves—perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying solo.
Saucy twist
Tahini sauce with sesame seeds
Though tahini is made from ground sesame seeds, adding whole toasted ones can really take its texture to a whole new level when used as part of sauces like hummus. Over roasted veggies, falafel wraps etcetera!
Just blend tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and water until smooth. Then stir through some extra roasted whole-seed goodness just before serving up this creamy delight!
Sweet treats
Sweet sesame seed brittle
For the sweet-toothed, make brittle out of these tiny powerhouses!
Melt sugar syrup together till caramelized, then quickly stir through loads (and we mean loads) more than usual compared to other recipes because here, they're the showstopper.
After all, spread the mixture on a greased baking sheet, let it cool, break apart and enjoy a crunchy, candy-like treat anytime, day or night, guilt-free, knowing full well the benefits packed within each bite-sized piece!