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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

Spicy Asian-Style Wing Sauce

Spicy Asian-Style Wing Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame seeds in a small saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until seeds are slightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and vinegar; whisk until brown sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix ginger paste, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes into soy sauce mixture; whisk until sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes more.

By Carissa

Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce

Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the albacore steaks with 4 tablespoons sugar. Allow to sit 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  3. 3 In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining sugar, toasted sesame seeds, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Place the albacore steaks in the mixture, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven broiler.
  5. 5 Discard marinade, and place the albacore steaks on a baking sheet. Broil to desired doneness in the preheated oven.

By JFRESNO

Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce

Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make a marinade: Stir soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 To make a sauce: Pour marinade mixture into a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; add to marinade mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

By Matthew Broomhead

Kalbi Marinade

Kalbi Marinade

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green onions, brown sugar, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, black bean sauce, black pepper, and garlic chile paste in a large bowl. Whisk until brown sugar is completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

By CLGOODRIDGE

Cuban Water Bread

Cuban Water Bread

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water or potato water. Add sugar and salt and mix well. Stir in 7 cups of the flour.
  2. 2 On a well-floured surface, knead dough for 7 minutes, incorporating in the last cup of flour. Place dough in a greased bowl. Let rise until doubled.
  3. 3 Using a lightly floured board, form dough into 2 long or round loaves. Sprinkle cornmeal on greased baking sheet; place loaves on top. Slash top with a sharp knife. Cover, and let rise until almost doubled.
  4. 4 Brush top of loaves with cold water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Place in a cold oven.
  5. 5 Turn oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 45 minutes, or until nicely browned. Brush twice during baking time with cold water.

By Sandy

Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Quesadilla Salvadoreña

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until firm but not stiff.
  4. 4 Combine sugar and melted butter in a large bowl; beat on high speed until creamy.
  5. 5 Mix in egg yolks until well blended.
  6. 6 Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese. Add sour cream and baking powder; beat until batter is smooth.
  7. 7 Sift rice flour over batter, then fold it in with a spatula. Fold in egg whites.
  8. 8 Pour batter into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 38 minutes.

By POSTRES de La Cipota

Honduran Quesadillas

Honduran Quesadillas

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium glass baking dish.
  2. 2 In a bowl, beat together margarine and 3 cups sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, rice flour, and baking powder; add them alternately with the milk, stirring well between each addition. Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and sesame seeds. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the cake pan.
  4. 4 Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, and cut into squares.

By Karen Hernandez

Recado de Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce)

Recado de Pepian Indio (Guatemalan Pepian Indio Sauce)

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; place tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic into the hot skillet and stir until vegetables are lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet; stir sesame and pumpkin seeds into the hot skillet, stirring until seeds are lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Toast baguette slice in a toaster. Place baguette slice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, cilantro, salt, and black peppercorns into a blender; pulse several times to chop, then blend the mixture until smooth. Pour 3 cups chicken broth into blender and puree again.
  3. 3 Strain blended sauce through a sieve and pour into a large saucepan; stir olive oil into sauce. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir chayote, potatoes, and corn into sauce; stir in 3 cups chicken broth. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chayote and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

By El_Ixto

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

Gomasio (Sesame Salt)

Gomasio (Sesame Salt)

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a cast iron or heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan over medium heat. Add salt. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute. Pour salt into a mortar. Add sesame seeds to the pan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until seeds are fragrant and starting to crack. Test if the seeds are ready using the back of a stainless steel spoon; they will be dry, not wet.
  2. 2 Pour the toasted seeds into the mortar. Allow to cool slightly. Place the mortar at hip level, preferably while seated. Grind with a pestle until the seeds have opened and the salt pulverizes; the finished mixture should resemble rough sand.

By Buckwheat Queen

Sesame Seed Juice

Sesame Seed Juice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; cover with a lid.
  2. 2 Place sugar in blender with enough water to fill halfway; add sesame seeds. Blend until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Repeat blending and straining for a thinner consistency, adding more water as desired. Refrigerate juice until cooled, about 1 hour.

By MARNAMARIS

Stir Fried Snow Peas and Mushrooms

Stir Fried Snow Peas and Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in snow peas and mushrooms. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer snow peas and mushrooms to a medium bowl. Toss with toasted sesame seeds and teriyaki sauce; serve warm.

By BDEGER

Baked Tofu Steaks

Baked Tofu Steaks

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay tofu cubes onto several layers of paper towel; top with more paper towel. Place something heavy onto the tofu to squeeze excess water from the tofu; let sit until the tofu is drained, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast sesame seeds in hot skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds together in a large pan. Marinate tofu in the soy sauce mixture until it absorbs some of the sauce, about 12 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Spread marinated tofu onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake tofu in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until firm and heated through, about 15 minutes more.

By SlimCookins

Grilled Asian Asparagus

Grilled Asian Asparagus

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears onto the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized onto the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

By yorkc39

Parmesan Sesame Chicken

Parmesan Sesame Chicken

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds. Place the egg in a separate bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg, then dip into the bread crumb mixture to coat. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake chicken 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until juices run clear.

By Sarah Stephan

Benne Wafers

Benne Wafers

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sesame seeds on an ungreased baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until light brown. Watch closely so that they don't burn.
  3. 3 Mix together brown sugar, flour, toasted sesame seeds, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined.
  4. 4 Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in batches in the preheated oven for 4 to 6 minutes, until light brown. Let cookies cool briefly before removing from baking sheets to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to bake remaining batches.

By Holly

Tofu Fries with Sesame

Tofu Fries with Sesame

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain tofu paper towels for about 45 minutes. Cut block into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut slices in half. Arrange slices into a single layer over dry paper towels and sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour on top. Flip slices over and sprinkle with remaining flour.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute tofu until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add sesame seeds and toss with mustard, using a rubber spatula to avoid breaking tofu slices. Serve warm.

By Hungarian

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

By Rhonda Holtz Hill

Absolutely Ultimate Marinade

Absolutely Ultimate Marinade

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix toasted sesame seeds, green onions, garlic, tahini, soy sauce, white sugar, red wine vinegar, and pepper. Place desired meat in the mixture, cover, and marinate as long as you like, but overnight is best. Grill as desired.

By MINNESOTAMOM