Beef Steak with Sesame Oil
Jul 14, 2005
Lovers of spicy food can use chili oil instead of the sesame oil.
Beet greens are as valuable as beets. Just treat them like spinach or Swiss chard. A simple addition of sesame oil or lemon juice enhances their flavour.
Canned stock, sliced bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and mushrooms speed the preparation of this traditional restaurant-style soup. For a substantially spicier bowlful, replace the sesame oil with chili oil.
Piquant ginger and fragrant sesame oil make this grilled side a bold addition to any meal. For maximum flavour, be sure to let the bok choy marinate for an hour before grilling.
Beat the spring blues with this sunny and bright orange soup. It's as flavourful as it is good for you. For a pretty presentation, sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and drizzle with a little more sesame oil.
This hands-on lunch is ideal for your sophisticated little sushi fan. These fillings are a good place to start, then you can branch out with other tasty tidbits. Check your supermarket's fish counter for sustainable imitation crab, made from species that have not been over-fished. Pack with edamame and a mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and grated fresh ginger for dipping.
Keeping the bone in the chicken makes it moist and flavourful and takes advantage of lower-priced bone-in thighs. Using sodium-reduced chicken stock and soy sauce reduces the sodium level by more than half. Serve over a bed of whole grain rice, along with Bok Choy with Sesame Oil. Bok choy is an excellent source of folate and vitamins A and C and a source of calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.
Congee is a savoury rice porridge that can be enjoyed any time of day. Smoked ham hock adds a unique depth of flavour to this Asian staple. Look for it near the cured meat section of your grocery store.To serve, place individual bowls of garnishes, such as sodium-reduced soy sauce, sesame oil, salted Virginai peanuts, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced hot chiles, at the table and let everyone dress their own bowl to suit their tastes
Authentic hummus recipes include lots of tahini and olive oil and, although those are healthy ingredients, they are still high in fat and dense in calories. Here, tahini (a sesame seed paste) is replaced with a much smaller amount of sesame oil and a drizzle of olive oil. A typical 2 tbsp (25 mL) serving of hummus has about 89 calories and 5.8 grams of fat, but this one, lightened up with calcium-rich yogurt, has only 52 calories and 2 grams of fat. Pack this dip with vegetable sticks and whole grain pita wedges for a quick and wholesome lunch.
