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Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms

Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil; swirl to coat. Saute mushrooms until browned, about 4 minutes. Add cabbage; saute for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove skillet from heat. Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, soy sauce, and black pepper until well combined. Top with cilantro and sesame seeds.

By HurdBird

Napa Cabbage Salad

Napa Cabbage Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Finely shred cabbage; do not chop. Combine green onions and cabbage in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make the crunchy topping: Melt butter in a pot. Stir ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds into the pot with melted butter.
  4. 4 Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn, for 5 to 7 minutes. When they are browned remove them from the oven.
  5. 5 Make the dressing: Heat oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small saucepan. Bring the dressing to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
  6. 6 Toss together cabbage with crunchy topping and dressing immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Carol

Hallelujah Noodles

Hallelujah Noodles

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place linguini pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and sesame seeds.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the soy sauce dressing, greens, imitation crabmeat, cilantro, and avocado. Chill until serving.

By OUTLIERCOOK

Sesame Parmesan Zucchini

Sesame Parmesan Zucchini

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

By KATHYP100

Fiery Red Pepper Potatoes

Fiery Red Pepper Potatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk the soy sauce and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until the cayenne pepper is dissolved; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, bell pepper, and sesame seeds; cook 1 minute more. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the potatoes; cook and stir until the liquid is completely absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Chicken_Livers_Stink

Mom's Spicy Cucumber Kimchee

Mom's Spicy Cucumber Kimchee

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine gochujang, white sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl to make a seasoned gochujang paste.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and instant beef stock together in a large bowl. Stir in seasoned gochujang paste. Add cucumbers; stir until coated. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
  3. 3 Let cucumbers marinate in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.

By santokieann

Asian Cabbage Salad

Asian Cabbage Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet, shaking frequently, over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer toasted seeds to a small plate and set aside.
  2. 2 Toss together cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk together olive oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and ramen seasoning packet in a small bowl until combined.
  4. 4 Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds.

By MommyBennett

Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.

By France Cevallos

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 ½ -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
  4. 4 Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. If you have time, refrigerate salad to allow flavors to mingle, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 When ready to serve, spoon crushed cucumbers into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By John Mitzewich

Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad

Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
  2. 2 Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By Heather Johnson Carpenter

Oi Sobagi (Korean Cucumber Kimchi)

Oi Sobagi (Korean Cucumber Kimchi)

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers onto one end, slice in half down the length to create and x-shape, leaving the last 1/4-inch uncut; place into a bowl. Combine 8 cups water and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour brine mixture onto the cucumbers; brine until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and fermented shrimp in a bowl; mix until sauce is thoroughly combined.
  3. 3 Rinse cucumbers in cold water; place in a colander to drain. Sit until semi-dry, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Lather cucumbers with sauce, inside and out, making sure to stuff the x-shaped cut as well. Place cucumbers, chives, radish, and sesame seeds in an air-tight container. Let sit at room temperature until flavors combine, 1 to 2 days; refrigerate until ready to serve.

By mykoreaneats

Sesame Udon Noodles

Sesame Udon Noodles

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut oil, sesame oil, and hot pepper sauce. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add udon noodles, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, and place in a serving bowl.
  3. 3 In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bell peppers with green onion and peas. Heat in the microwave until warm, but still crisp. Add to the noodles in the bowl, and pour the dressing over all. Toss to coat everything in dressing, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.

By BAJATHECAT

Homemade Tahini

Homemade Tahini

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven, shaking the baking sheet frequently, until seeds are lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour cooled seeds and 1 1/2 cups olive oil into a food processor. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil and blend until a thick yet pourable consistency is reached.

By SFChef

Easy Homemade Tahini

Easy Homemade Tahini

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread sesame seeds onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are fragrant, stirring every few minutes, 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer toasted seeds to a blender and add olive oil. Blend until completely smooth, adding additional oil if needed.
  5. 5 Store in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. Stir well before using.

By Karra Showen

Homemade Za'atar

Homemade Za'atar

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until just golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine sesame seeds, thyme leaves, sumac, and salt in a bowl and stir until well combined.

By Serena

Dukkah

Dukkah

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour hot nuts onto a tea towel. Fold the towel over them to cover and rub vigorously to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the same skillet, shaking or stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor and process until finely ground. Add to sesame seeds in the bowl. Place cooled hazelnuts into the food processor and process until finely ground. Stir into sesame seed mixture. Add pepper and salt; mix well.

By rosichops

Duqqa

Duqqa

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hazelnuts out on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3 Combine sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a pan over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. 4 Combine toasted hazelnuts, toasted sesame seed mixture, dried mint, salt, and za'atar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until evenly ground.

By leila

Za'atar Pickles

Za'atar Pickles

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
14415 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a 1-gallon glass jar with a lid and dissolve salt. Add garlic followed by thyme, oregano, and harissa.
  2. 2 Heat coriander, sesame seeds, and cumin seed in a dry pan over medium-low heat, stirring to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add toasted spices to the salt mixture along with sumac. Cover tightly with a lid and shake to combine.
  3. 3 Place as many cucumbers as will fit into the jar while remaining submerged in the brine. Keep sealed in the refrigerator for 10 days to pickle.

By veithk

Samoon (Iraqi Flatbread)

Samoon (Iraqi Flatbread)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, powdered milk, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. 2 Gradually add water to flour mixture, using your hands to mix well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Gently punch down dough. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and form into balls. Cover with a light cloth and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. Dough may expand, but it's okay if it does not.
  5. 5 Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and press with the palm of your hand. Bring two opposite sides of dough together and pinch. Repeat with remaining opposite sides. Pull and press dough to form a flat, elongated diamond-like shape. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover with a cloth and let rest at least 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  7. 7 Mix water, flour, and sugar for paste in a small bowl. Brush over flatbreads and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. 8 Bake flatbreads in the preheated oven in batches until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Saleha Anwar

Lavosh

Lavosh

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together, flour, sugar and salt. Add water, 1 egg white and melted butter; mix well to make a stiff dough. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 10 balls. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until browned.

By SALLYCOOKS

Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet, and pierce holes in the skin with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until very soft and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Set eggplant aside until cool enough to handle; slice in half and scoop flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve over a bowl; drain for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until completely chilled before serving.

By Tali

Cheese Bourekas

Cheese Bourekas

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl and mix in cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. 3 Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares on a lightly floured surface for a total of 12 squares.
  4. 4 Beat remaining egg with water in a small bowl. Brush edges of each pastry square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By GCBENEZRA

Anise Sugar Cookies

Anise Sugar Cookies

3.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix flour, anise seeds, baking powder, fennel seeds, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over flour mixture and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into small pieces and roll into short ropes. Join ends together to form rings.
  4. 4 Arrange cookie rings on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Dianashh

Grilled Za'atar Chicken

Grilled Za'atar Chicken

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cumin, sumac powder, sesame seeds, salt, thyme, oregano, and marjoram in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add grapeseed oil and lemon juice; mix to combine. Add chicken breast, mix with seasoning, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Spray the grate of the grill with cooking spray, and preheat the grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  3. 3 Grill chicken breasts, flipping halfway, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Cypriot Tahini Pies with Orange Flavor

Cypriot Tahini Pies with Orange Flavor

5.0

Prep
75 min
Cook
18 min
Total
138 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup water, and yeast together in a small bowl. Stir well with a fork.
  2. 2 Sift bread flour and all-purpose flour together in a mixing bowl. Add salt and blend. Pour in yeast mixture. Start adding remaining water gradually; mix until dough comes together. Place dough on a flat work surface and knead until soft and smooth, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover. Place it a warm spot and let it rise for 45 minutes.
  4. 4 In the meantime, prepare the filling. Add remaining sugar, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and orange zest to the tahini. Mix well.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. 6 Flatten dough gently and cut into 8 equal pieces. Keep dough covered as you work with 1 piece at a time.
  7. 7 Roll out 1 piece of dough into a 6-inch disk. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the middle, gather up the edges in the center, and pinch to seal. Press down to flatten; roll back out into a 6-inch disk. Roll disk into a log about 12 inches long. Cut in half and stretch each piece out to make it a little longer. Roll in both ends towards the center, creating an 'S' shape. Fold 1 spiral over the other and flatten with your palm. Roll out slightly; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  8. 8 Repeat step 6 with remaining dough and filling, making 16 hand pies in total. Keep finished pies loosely covered so they rise slightly while you finish the rest.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

By Aphrodite

Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
  3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
  4. 4 Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.
  5. 5 Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

By Gamila Salem

Authentic Falafels

Authentic Falafels

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
580 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place dried chickpeas in a bowl. Fill with water to cover; stir in baking soda. Soak at least 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Drain.
  2. 2 Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
  3. 3 Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
  4. 4 Place sesame seeds, cumin, salt, baking powder, coriander, black pepper, red chili powder, sugar, turmeric, and asafoetida powder in blender with chickpea paste; blend until well mixed. Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl.
  5. 5 Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
  6. 6 Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch in a deep skillet over medium heat and heat to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
  7. 7 Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
  8. 8 Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

By Kathleen Woods Rubino

Ashure

Ashure

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
105 min
Total
1555 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the pudding: Place bulgur, garbanzo beans, white beans, and raisins in 4 separate bowls and add water to cover. Let stand overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, combine garbanzo beans and white beans in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3 Drain bulgur and transfer to a large saucepan. Add 15 cups water (3 quarts plus 3 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes, skimming and discarding any foam that appears.
  4. 4 When bulgur has thickened, stir in sugar and bring mixture to a boil. Add cooked beans to bulgur mixture. Stir in drained raisins, apricots, orange peel, and cloves. Reduce heat and simmer until pudding thickens and fruit is tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour pudding into individual serving bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds, walnuts, pistachios, currants, and cinnamon. Allow pudding to cool, then serve.

By Asli Ocak