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Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved; stir in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
  4. 4 Rinse salt off cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Add sliced red chili peppers and vinegar dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. This salad tastes best on the day it is made.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By sandradxb

Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

By MyNutriCounter

Bok Choy Ramen Salad

Bok Choy Ramen Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk canola oil, 1/2 cup sugar, red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add 2 tablespoons sugar and stir until dissolved. Crumble ramen noodles into butter mixture, then stir in ramen seasoning packets, sesame seeds, almonds, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook until lightly toasted, stirring constantly to prevent burning, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Toss vinaigrette, ramen mixture, bok choy, and green onions together in a large bowl.

By Heather Roscelli

Napa Cabbage Noodle Salad

Napa Cabbage Noodle Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cabbage in a large bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds until lightly browned; set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Prepare the dressing by mixing the canola oil, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic, and white vinegars in a blender until smooth.
  3. 3 About 30 minutes before serving, toss the dressing and cabbage mixture together; chill. Just before serving, toss the noodle mixture with the cabbage mixture.

By Carolyn

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the dressing: Whisk sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined. Cover the dressing and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. 3 To make the spinach salad: Combine sliced strawberries, torn spinach leaves, and almonds in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  5. 5 Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

By TOZENUF

Ramen Coleslaw

Ramen Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cabbage, green onions, and crushed ramen noodles in a large salad bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Spread almonds and sesame seeds evenly onto a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and seasoning packet in a medium bowl.
  6. 6 Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and sesame seeds.

By Mary

Easy Spaghetti Salad

Easy Spaghetti Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and peppers together until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Korean Cucumber Salad

Korean Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle evenly with salt; allow liquid to drain from cucumbers for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spoon cucumbers onto sheets of paper towels; wrap paper towels around cucumbers and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  3. 3 Place green onion and garlic in a salad bowl; add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lemon juice, rice wine, toasted sesame seeds, Korean red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

By Oriana

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

Asian Burger Soup

Asian Burger Soup

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Add sesame seeds, consomme, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add bean sprouts and green onions (and red pepper and mushrooms, if using). Cook another 3 minutes. Serve hot.

By PATRICIA53

Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce

Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce

3.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together distilled white vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and cayenne in a bowl. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

By Rayna Jordan

Sesame Broccoli Salad

Sesame Broccoli Salad

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

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

Sticky Sesame Chicken

Sticky Sesame Chicken

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and sesame seeds. Dip the pieces of chicken into the sauce to coat, then place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is caramelized.

By LLAVERTY

Sweet and Sour Sesame Seed Salad Dressing

Sweet and Sour Sesame Seed Salad Dressing

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Puree the onion in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Reserve 3 tablespoons of onion juice; discard the remaining pulp.
  2. 2 Combine the sugar, mustard powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Use the paddle attachment to mix the sugar until the spices are evenly blended. Pour in the reserved onion juice, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix for several minutes until the sugar has begun to dissolve. Slowly drizzle in the canola oil with the mixer running at a medium-high speed. Add the toasted sesame seeds and continue mixing 1 minute more.

By ANTHONYTHEOBALD

Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball

Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  2. 2 Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By mkecupcakequeen

Sesame Beef Bites

Sesame Beef Bites

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar, green onion, garlic, hoisin sauce, and chile garlic sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the beef tenderloin cubes and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to 8 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Spread the beef cubes onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-well. Transfer to a bowl and toss with teriyaki sauce. Skewer each piece of beef with a toothpick and place onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

By KerriJ

Sesame Dipping Sauce

Sesame Dipping Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, honey, orange juice, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and lime juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By ajt1120

Easy Chinese Chicken Salad

Easy Chinese Chicken Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss chicken meat, cabbage, onions, ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds together in a large bowl. Beat olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

By Rachel

Broiled Miso Salmon Fillets

Broiled Miso Salmon Fillets

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Watch them closely and remove from heat once sesame seeds are a golden brown. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease with oil.
  4. 4 Coat salmon well in the miso sauce and place skin-side up on the baking pan.
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven, watching closely, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By A Day In the Kitchen

Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lo Mein

Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lo Mein

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lo mein noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 While the noodles are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. When hot, place tofu in the pan and saute until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the same pan. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour into the pan. Add tofu and lo mein noodles; toss to coat in the sauce mixture.
  5. 5 Serve garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.

By Kelkachu

Cold Sesame Noodles

Cold Sesame Noodles

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. 3 Whisk tamari, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, sucanat, and chili paste together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing, sesame seeds, and green onions. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

By pizzaface

Spicy Edamame

Spicy Edamame

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saute pan over high heat. Add edamame, sesame oil, vinegar, oyster sauce, sriracha sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce coats all pods evenly, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.

By BandC

Carrot Top Salad

Carrot Top Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
555 min

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

Bok Choy Steamed Rice

Bok Choy Steamed Rice

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate bok choy leaves from stems. Slice stems into 1-inch pieces; chop leaves.
  2. 2 Combine water, rice, and soy sauce in a pot; bring to a simmer, and stir in bok choy stems. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook until rice is almost cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir bok choy leaves, chili-garlic sauce, and sesame oil into rice mixture with a fork. Remove pot from heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let sit until rice is cooked through and bok choy leaves wilt, about 5 minutes more. Fluff with a fork and garnish with sesame seeds.

By John Mitzewich