228 sesame recipes

Korean dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. A three-ingredient vegetarian sauce for tofu, dumplings, and Korean dishes, ready in 5 minutes.

Crispy sesame-crusted cheese crackers made with just 3 ingredients: cheddar spread, Bisquick, and toasted sesame seeds. Slice-and-bake snacking at its easiest.

Chinese-style wilted greens relish with spinach or garland chrysanthemum, sesame oil, and vinegar. A bright, cold side dish served at room temperature or chilled.

Creamy miso salad dressing with tahini, Chinese hot mustard, and rice vinegar blended smooth. A savory, umami-rich vegan dressing ready in minutes.

Stuffed Chinese black mushrooms filled with seasoned crushed tofu, ginger, garlic, sesame, and scallion, then grilled or broiled. A vegan-friendly appetizer with earthy, umami-rich mushroom caps.

Chinese glutinous rice steamed with slivered ham, dried shrimp, mushrooms, and preserved turnip. A savory sticky rice dish cooked low and slow in an earthen pot.

Treat yourself to this succulent chicken dish made with mixed herbs and parmesan cheese.

Homemade boiled and baked bagels with a chewy crust and dense crumb. Shaped by hand, simmered in sugar water, and finished with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.

Yeast dough rolled paper-thin and sprinkled with sesame seeds bakes into crispy Armenian cracker bread that stays fresh for weeks.

Creamy vegetarian sandwich spread made from fresh carrot juice and pulp blended with tahini. Savory, protein-rich filling with miso, garlic, and sesame in 5 minutes.

No-yeast buckwheat pretzels with a nutty, toasty crunch topped with coarse salt and sesame seeds. A fun, kid-friendly baking project that's done in an hour.

Chinese-style caramel fried apples or bananas battered and deep-fried, then coated in crackly spun sugar with sesame seeds. Dipped in ice water for a shatteringly crisp shell.

Dried figs, apricots, and almonds pulsed with honey, coriander, and sweet wine, then rolled in toasted sesame seeds. This Yemenite charoset brings a rich, fragrant twist to your Passover Seder table.

Baked Guavas Stuffed with Mushrooms and Olives recipe

The secret to making the cucumbers crunchy is to salt them first and let the salt draw out excess moisture before use.

Caramelized banana tossed with golden raisins, cilantro, lemon zest, and Japanese chili spice for a sweet-heat salsa. Ready in under 15 minutes, it pairs with grilled meats and fish.