Boosted with Japanese flavours, this fresh salad pairs nicely with grilled salmon or trout. To trim the snap peas, use a paring knife to snip and pull off the tough strings that run along the length of the pod.
Make popcorn way more exciting by adding bits of nori, togarashi, sesame seeds and Japanese mixed crackers for a snack you won’t want to share.
Little flecks of sesame seeds look attractive on these deep golden brown wings.
Mild version: Omit cayenne pepper. Omit hot pepper flakes in Garlicky Soy Dipping Sauce.
While the fish cooks, mix the tahini (a thick paste made from sesame seeds) with yogurt for an easy sauce in this 10-minute dish.
You can add other ingredients, such as sliced mushrooms or tofu and finely shredded red or white cabbage or carrots. Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry skillet.
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.
The mild cabbage-like flavour of turnip makes it a fitting candidate for a sweet summer slaw. We've combined the root vegetable with kohlrabi, a member of the turnip family, in this sesame-dressed dish.
Just a little mouthful of tender shortbread satisfies and impresses by pure simplicity. Don't miss our variations for Lavender Shortbread, Earl Grey Shortbread, Nutty Shortbread, Sesame Seed Shortbread and Chippy Shortbread below.
Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices. Recipes vary, but most consist of nuts, sesame seeds and cumin and coriander. For best flavour, toast the nuts and seeds before grinding to a fine powder.
