Here are five innovative recipes showcasing the unique qualities of sesame seeds. Tofu crusted with sesame seeds makes for a ...

Miso, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and rice vinegar come together in this quick, extra-savory dip perfect for serving with crisp ...

natural ingredients like ground toasted sesame seeds, Japanese miso, soy sauce, and a hint of garlic are all mixed into this ...

Heat the sesame oil in the sesame seed frying pan, add the sugar-snap peas and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the noodles to the vegetable mixture and use tongs to mix them through as they heat up.

Sesame is used three different ways — as oil, tahini and toasted seeds — in this dish full of crunch and umami ...

Add the noodles, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and scallion, and toss together until coated with the dressing. Season with pepper and garnish with black sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature.

Add all the fried vegetables and mix well until the vegetable are coated with the sauce. 6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot. You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters.

Given all this, I had high expectations for the cookbook “Sesame,” written by Seed + Mill’s co-founder Rachel Simons, but the book managed to exceed them. I had assumed the recipes in the ...