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Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• salt
• lemon juice
• white sugar
• white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around cucumbers; halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon; discard seeds. Thinly slice cucumbers; transfer to a bowl. Add salt to cucumbers; mix with your hands until cucumbers are limp. Set aside for 45 minutes.
2. 2 Transfer cucumbers to a strainer; squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
3. 3 Combine lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Divide cucumbers among small bowls; top with sesame seeds.

By Celsia

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• short-grain white rice
• water
• salt
• bonito flakes
• nori

Instructions

1. 1 Wash rice in a mesh strainer until water runs clear. Combine washed rice and 4 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer rice until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rice rest for 15 minutes to continue to steam and become tender. Allow cooked rice to cool.
2. 2 Combine remaining 1 cup water with salt in a small bowl; use to dampen hands before handling rice. Divide cooked rice into 8 equal portions. Use one portion of rice for each onigiri.
3. 3 Divide one portion of rice in two. Create a dimple in rice and fill with a heaping teaspoon of bonito flakes. Cover with remaining portion of rice and press lightly to enclose filling inside rice ball. Gently press rice to shape into a triangle; wrap with a strip of nori and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat with remaining portions of rice.

By Li Shu

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• salt
• imitation crab stick
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Lay cucumber slices onto a large plate and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Set aside until water is drawn from the cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Brush salt from cucumbers and dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers, crab sticks, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a glass bowl; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
3. 3 Divide cucumber salad onto four plates; sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds.

By xerxes2695

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• green bean
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• olive oil
• mirin
• sweet chile sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Place green beans in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Combine green beans, sugar, soy sauce, oil, mirin, and sweet chile sauce in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Mix in sesame seeds.

By Den2014

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• firm tofu
• soy sauce
• mirin
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• ginger
• tomato
• red onion
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place tofu between two plates. Place a heavy book on top and let sit until tofu has drained, about 1 hour, pouring out expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
2. 2 Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; gently stir and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into soy sauce mixture.
4. 4 Cut pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, then place into a bowl with tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By JOSIE

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• short-grain white rice
• water
• nori
• seaweed
• bonito flake
• black sesame seed
• egg
• mirin
• tamari
• vegetable oil
• tamari
• ginger
• wasabi paste
• edamame
• broccoli

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse rice with cool water until the water runs clear; drain. Bring rice and ¾ cup water to a boil in a pot; reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Cool 10 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Cut nori sheet into two 1-inch strips; reserve remainder of sheet for tamagoyaki.
3. 3 Form cooled rice into 4 equal portions using wet hands, keeping hands wet to keep rice from sticking. Create an indention in 1 rice portion using your thumb; fill indention with 1 teaspoon bonito flakes. Top with another rice portion to enclose onigiri. Form into an oval shape; wrap middle with 1 nori (1-inch) strip. Repeat to make a second onigiri with remaining rice portions, bonito flakes, and nori (1-inch) strip. Sprinkle white and black sesame seeds on top of onigiri. Place in a bento box.
4. 4 Whisk eggs, mirin, and ⅛ teaspoon tamari together in a bowl; divide into 3 portions. Cut remaining portion nori sheet into four ½-inch strips.
5. 5 Heat oil in a small saucepan or square tamagoyaki pan over medium-high heat. Add ⅓ egg mixture; cook until almost firm, 2 to 3 minutes, if omelet is too firm, it won't stick together very well. Slide flat omelet onto a plate. Add 4 nori (½-inch) strips to the pan with some space between each.
6. 6 Add ⅓ egg mixture to the pan; cook until almost firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Roll up carefully in the pan with nori strips. Slide rolled omelet onto edge of first unrolled omelet. Add remaining ⅓ egg mixture to the pan; cook until almost firm, 2 to 3 minutes, roll it up and slide on top of second omelet. Cool until cool enough to touch, about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Roll entire layered omelet together with nori inside. Cut into 4 pieces. Place alongside onigiri in bento box.
8. 8 Combine 2 tablespoons tamari, ginger, and wasabi paste in a bowl; transfer to a portable container and place into bento box. Add edamame and steamed broccoli to bento box.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• lime
• rice vinegar
• cucumber
• brown sugar
• sriracha hot sauce
• sesame oil
• peanut butter
• soy sauce
• scallion
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• ginger root
• garlic
• onion
• canola oil
• soba noodle

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Ease soba noodles into water and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2 Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, red bell pepper, and 1/2 of the scallions to the pan; cook and stir to desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Mix together soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a large bowl until peanut butter is incorporated. Add cooked soba noodles, cooked vegetables, and cucumber to the bowl; toss until fully combined with sauce. Add rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds; toss once more.
4. 4 Chill noodles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; garnish with remaining scallions and serve with lime wedges.

By Tarrin

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• mango
• rice vinegar
• agave nectar

Instructions

1. 1 Peel the cucumber in wide stripes lengthwise, alternating skinned strips with peel. Slice into 1/4-inch pieces and place into salad bowl.
2. 2 Add mangos, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and agave nectar to bowl and toss to blend.

By stronglive1

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• bok choy
• green onion
• ramen noodle
• almond
• olive oil
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine bok choy and green onions; cover and chill.
2. 2 Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and ramen noodle seasoning packet. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. 3 Break ramen noodles into small pieces; combine with toasted almonds and sesame seeds.
4. 4 Before serving, combine the cabbage mixture and noodle mixture; add dressing and toss to coat.

By SUSANNECS

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• broccoli
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Toast sesame seeds for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown. Set aside.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
3. 3 In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds. Pour over broccoli, and toss to coat.

By Sara

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• water
• mung bean sprout
• carrot
• green onion
• sesame oil
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add mung beans; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking process. Drain well; transfer to a bowl.
2. 2 Combine baby carrot and green onion in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Drain.
3. 3 Stir baby carrot and green onion into the bean sprouts in the bowl. Add sesame oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sesame seeds; mix by hand until combined.

By Ann Lee

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• strawberry
• spinach
• feta cheese
• olive oil
• brown sugar
• white balsamic vinegar
• poppy seed
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Toss strawberries, spinach, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, white balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

By Leslie

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• watermelon
• water chestnut
• salt
• garlic chive
• cilantro
• raspberry vinegar
• white sugar
• sesame oil
• fish sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the watermelon, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, salt, garlic chives, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2 Whisk the raspberry vinegar, white sugar, sesame oil, and fish sauce together in a small bowl; pour over the watermelon salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour to serve chilled.

By jane

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• condensed french onion soup
• worcestershire sauce
• roast beef
• hoagie roll
• provolone cheese
• banana pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2. 2 Heat the soup and Worcestershire in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Add the beef and heat through, stirring occasionally.
3. 3 Divide the beef evenly among the rolls. Top the beef with the cheese slices and place the sandwiches onto a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake for 3 minutes or until the sandwiches are toasted and the cheese is melted. Spoon the soup mixture onto the sandwiches. Top each sandwich with 1 tablespoon pepper rings.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• margarine
• almond
• ramen noodle pasta
• bok choy
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar and soy sauce. Set aside.
2. 2 Melt the margarine over medium heat in a small skillet. Crush the ramen noodles while still in their packaging, and add to the margarine along with the almonds and sesame seeds. Saute until everything is golden brown. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel.
3. 3 Chop the bok choy and green onions and add to a large bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle with the noodle mixture and dressing, and toss to coat.

By JPW94

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• scallion
• soy sauce
• chili garlic sauce
• sesame oil
• rice vinegar
• red pepper flake
• ahi tuna
• avocado
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk scallion, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add tuna cubes and toss until well coated. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
2. 2 Serve with avocado and fresh lime wedges.

By Cipher

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• white sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• poppy seed
• shallot
• worcestershire sauce
• paprika
• vegetable oil
• baby spinach
• strawberry
• pecan
• goat cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place sugar, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shallots, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a container with a tight-fitting lid; shake until mixed well. Add oil and shake to mix. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, 1 hour.
2. 2 Combine spinach, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese in a bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.

By Christina

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• cantaloupe
• chili oil
• rice vinegar
• salt
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Cut the cucumber in to quarters lengthwise then slice thinly and place into a bowl. Cut the cantaloupe into thin pieces the same size as the cucumber and place into the bowl. Season with the chili oil, rice vinegar, salt, and sugar. Mix well then sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

By Seyet

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• teriyaki sauce
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes
• ginger root
• sucralose sweetener
• celery
• green onion
• carrot
• yellow bell pepper
• cucumber
• onion

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Scrape into a metal mixing bowl, and cool to room temperature.
2. 2 Whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, black pepper, red pepper flakes, ginger root, and sweetener into the sesame seed mixture. Stir in the celery, green onions, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion into the sesame dressing until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate until cold before serving.

By JARRIE

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• carrot
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Remove greens from carrots and then remove and discard as much of the stems as possible, keeping only the leaves. Chop leaves to about 1/2 inch. Reserve carrots for another use.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; parboil greens for 2 minutes then strain and shock in ice water. Drain and squeeze dry. Place in a new bowl of cold water and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, changing water 1 to 2 times during the process to help eliminate extra bitter flavor. Drain and squeeze again.
3. 3 Mix sesame seeds, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a medium bowl. Toss in carrot greens and almonds and mix well.
4. 4 Cover greens and refrigerate to marinate at least 1 hour before serving.

By Cookiemonster

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• red cabbage
• ramen noodle
• red bell pepper
• green onion
• almond
• sunflower seed
• white sugar
• peanut oil
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toss cabbage, ramen noodles and seasoning packets, red bell pepper, green onion, almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, sugar, peanut oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and black pepper together in a large resealable bag until evenly mixed.

By Lo

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• white vinegar
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes
• vegetable oil
• cucumber
• green onion
• carrot

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover and refrigerate, at least 5 minutes.

By Paula Stotts

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cooking oil
• chicken breast
• garlic salt
• black pepper
• broccoli
• red onion
• ginger
• white sugar
• peanut butter
• soy sauce
• water
• garlic
• rice
• flour tortilla

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, sesame seeds, garlic salt, and pepper; cook and stir in hot oil until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli, onion, and ginger. Cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook sauce, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Assemble the wraps using the tortillas, chicken-broccoli mixture, cooked rice, and peanut sauce.

By Lilsargitty

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• persian cucumber
• salt
• rice vinegar
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place Persian cucumbers in a bowl; add salt and mix well. Let sit until cucumbers release their juices, about 10 minutes. Squeeze excess juice from cucumbers and drain.
2. 2 Whisk together rice vinegar, white sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; pour over cucumbers. Marinate for 30 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By Alex Mei

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• salt
• rice wine vinegar
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.
2. 2 Place cucumber noodles in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until combined. Let cucumber stand until moisture is drawn out, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber; toss gently until coated. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By Carol Castellucci Miller

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• sugar
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• onion juice
• yellow mustard
• salt
• onion powder
• spinach
• jicama
• onion
• bacon bit
• pine nut

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk sugar, olive oil, vinegar, onion juice, mustard, salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2 Mix spinach, jicama, onion, bacon bits, sesame seeds, and pine nuts in a large bowl.
3. 3 Pour olive oil dressing over the salad; toss to combine.

By male

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• angel hair pasta
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• balsamic vinegar
• chili oil
• white sugar
• green onion
• red bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
2. 2 Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Toss the pasta in the dressing, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onion, and bell pepper. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate for a cold salad.

By jkmom

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• canola oil
• white sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• sesame oil
• onion
• poppy seed
• garlic
• paprika
• mixed salad greens
• mandarin orange
• tomato
• almond
• gorgonzola cheese
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.
2. 2 Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.

By Tina Andre' Fox

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• kombu
• honey
• soy sauce
• ginger
• rice vinegar
• carrot
• cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Place kombu in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until kombu has softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Slice rehydrated kombu into thin strips.
2. 2 Whisk honey, soy sauce, ginger, and rice vinegar together in a large bowl. Add kombu, carrots, cucumbers, and sesame seeds; toss to combine. Let sit in the refrigerator until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Tallgirl6234

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• almond
• bacon
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• monosodium glutamate
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• leaf lettuce
• chow mein noodle

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread the almonds and sesame seeds onto an ungreased baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the almonds are just turning golden brown, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool completely. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, cool, and crumble.
4. 4 Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool; crumble.
5. 5 Make the dressing by shaking the sugar, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, vegetable oil, and garlic in a glass jar with a sealable lid until mixed. Combine the cooled almonds, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, lettuce, and chow mein noodles in a bowl. Pour the dressing overtop and gently toss until coated.

By Laura