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Fried Kimchi
Side Dish Korean

Fried Kimchi

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a nonstick skillet to medium-high heat. Add kimchi. Saute until fragrant and slightly yellow, about 5 minutes. Add sesame oil; cook until kimchi is coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in vinegar to coat the bottom of the skillet. Increase heat slightly; bring vinegar to a boil. Add sugar. Reduce heat to low; cook until sugar dissolves and kimchi is browned, about 3 minutes.

By internationalcook

Japanese Spinach with Sweet Sesame Seeds
Dinner Japanese

Japanese Spinach with Sweet Sesame Seeds

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the spinach 3 to 4 cups at a time. Cook and stir to wilt, then add more spinach.
  2. 2 Grind the sesame seeds into fine crumbs using a mortar and pestle. When spinach is wilted, move it to the sides of the pan and sprinkle sugar in the center. When the sugar melts, stir in the spinach to coat.
  3. 3 Transfer spinach to a serving plate and sprinkle ground sesame seeds on top.

By Bitchin Kitchen

Grilled Shishito Peppers with Soy Aioli
Dinner

Grilled Shishito Peppers with Soy Aioli

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shishito peppers and toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl. Refrigerate aioli until ready to use.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Toss shishito peppers in the marinade and transfer to a grill basket. Cook for 5 minutes, flipping peppers with tongs every 1 to 2 minutes to get an even char. Serve with aioli for dipping.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms
Side Dish

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

Overnight Chinese Daikon Radish Pickles
Chinese

Overnight Chinese Daikon Radish Pickles

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, toss daikon with salt. Cover, and refrigerate until 1 to 2 tablespoons of water is released, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse daikon, removing as much salt as possible. Pat dry with a paper towel, and return to bowl. Stir in rice vinegar, black pepper and, if desired, sesame oil. Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

By MARBALET

Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus
Dinner

Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

By Sue Lau

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds
Dinner

Asparagus With Toasted Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus in microwave-proof dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Cook on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat with the oil. Add pumpkin and sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute.

By Bren

Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi II
Dinner

Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 2 Pat mahi mahi dry with paper towels. Drizzle with sesame oil, and season with garlic pepper. Press grated ginger and toasted sesame seeds onto both sides of the fish to coat. Place fish on the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Melissa Goff

Garlic-Sautéed Asparagus
Dinner

Garlic-Sautéed Asparagus

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease the heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover the wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By naturalbornhealer

Air Fryer Tofu
Dinner

Air Fryer Tofu

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl; mix well. Add tofu cubes and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5 Air fry for 5 minutes without shaking the fryer. Continue air frying, shaking occasionally, until browned, about 10 more minutes.

By Bren

Asparagus and Cashews
Dinner

Asparagus and Cashews

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cashews and soy sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green.

By Shelly Domke

Whitney's Egg Flower Soup
Chinese

Whitney's Egg Flower Soup

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the chicken broth, white pepper, and sesame oil to a boil in a saucepan. While stirring slowly in one direction to get the soup moving, pour the beaten egg into the soup in a slow but steady stream. Gently stir in the peas. Ladle into serving bowls; sprinkle with green onion to serve.

By Whitney L

Vegan Portobello Jerky
Appetizer

Vegan Portobello Jerky

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
605 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mushroom slices in a resealable plastic bag. Whisk soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a bowl until completely blended. Pour over mushrooms, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Arrange mushroom slices on the baking sheet in such a way that they are not touching each other.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Flip mushroom slices using tongs and cook for 1 more hour.
  5. 5 Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool completely before storing. For any larger slices that are not dry after 2 hours, crack open the oven door and let cook for 5 additional minutes or until dry.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Teri Tips
Dinner

Teri Tips

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a shallow dish to make the marinade. Add meat, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Place a large skillet over medium high heat, and cook meat until done.
  3. 3 Pour the marinade into a medium saucepan, and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Add cooked meat, green onions, and wine to the boiling marinade. Transfer the entire contents of the saucepan to a large bowl, and serve hot.

By Tali

Stuffed Cod Wrapped in Bacon
Dinner

Stuffed Cod Wrapped in Bacon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Soak some toothpicks in water while the grill heats up.
  2. 2 Spread a thin layer of sesame oil and chili sauce onto one side of each fish fillet. At one end, place some of the leek and a couple of mushrooms. Roll towards the other end. Wrap each roll with a slice of bacon, and secure with two toothpicks.
  3. 3 Place on the preheated grill, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Be careful of flare-ups from the bacon grease. Turn over, and cook for 5 more minutes, until bacon is crisp and fish flakes easily.

By BRADYSMOM17

Ginger-Soy Baked Salmon
Dinner

Ginger-Soy Baked Salmon

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. 2 Add soy sauce, rice wine, rice vinegar, ginger, and wasabi paste to the garlic-sesame oil mixture; whisk to combine. Add salmon fillets and turn to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Remove fillets from the marinade, shake off excess, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By GODBLESSAVANESSA

Peanut Butter Sauce Chicken

Peanut Butter Sauce Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and salt. Cook and stir 1 minute, then stir in the pine nuts, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the diced chicken breast, and cook a few minutes to reheat. Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, and jalapeno pepper until the peanut butter has melted. Pour in the water, and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes more.

By Rita's treats

Easy Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles
Dinner

Easy Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine scallions, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar in a bowl. Stir until combined and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Turn heat off and let sit for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Drain noodles and transfer to a large bowl. Add reserved sauce mixture and toss to coat.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans
Dinner

Dad's Pan-Fried Green Beans

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green beans in a large saucepan or pot with one inch of water. You may place them in a steamer insert if you have one. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes, they should still be firm and bright green.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until starting to brown. Add the green beans and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for a couple of minutes uncovered to reduce the sauce. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and pour the sauce over them.

By Pam Buffel

Rice Paper Fake Bacon
Dinner

Rice Paper Fake Bacon

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, miso, liquid smoke, paprika, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Stack 2 pieces of rice paper and soak them in a bowl of cold water until slightly soft and pliable, about 30 seconds. Cut the hydrated rice paper into strips using a pizza cutter. Dip each strip in the soy mixture and place on a sheet of parchment paper. Carefully lay the parchment paper directly on the oven rack.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until strips are dry, 6 to 8 minutes.

By MyNutriCounter

Quick-Seared Garlic-Ginger Jalapenos
Dinner

Quick-Seared Garlic-Ginger Jalapenos

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and pour in toasted sesame oil. Immediately add green onion, jalapeno, and ginger; be careful of the fumes. Stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds. Add garlic and sesame seeds and stir-fry until there is some char and the jalapeno slices are slightly wilted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Transfer to a heat-safe serving dish.

By Jonathan