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Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are small tear dropped shaped edible seeds that has been used in many global cuisines for 5,000+ years.

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What Is Sesame Seed?

Sesame seed is the seed of the sesame plant, an annual herb that produces flowers and pods containing sesame seeds. When the pods are mature they burst open with an audible pop. After removing the hull, there are about 80 seeds per pod.

Seeds are then bottled and sold as plain seeds or made into oil, a paste (tahini) or even fried and made into powder. They come in white (but look yellowish) and black, which are richer and provide a bold flavor.

They are used in many types of cuisine, but most notably Asian and Middle Eastern.

What Do Sesame Seeds Taste Like?

Sesame seeds have a nutty and sweet taste. Toasting enhances the flavor.

Black seeds are richer and have a bold flavor that is less sweet and  more savory.

If your seeds are too bitter it means they are probably rancid.

How Do I Cook With Sesame Seeds?

Sesame seeds are commonly used to sprinkle on top of completed dishes, soups and salad. You’ll also see them in and on breads and crackers.

When made into a paste, it is tahini which is commonly used in hummus, salad dressing, marinades,baba Ganoush and falafel.

It is even seen in some sweet dishes like cookies, pastry and croissants.

Storage & Freezing

Sesame seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place like a cabinet or pantry, but are even better if kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

Chilled, they will be good for 6 months and frozen, up to a year. Humid climates accelerate this process.

Due to their high oil content, sesame seeds go rancid fast and will take on a bitter flavor.

Recipes That Use Sesame Seeds

  • Oven Roast Asparagus with Apricot Sauce
  • Spicy Hummus 
  • Ginger Asian Dressing
  • Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
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Dinners + Entrees · Pastas
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Everything Garlic Bread

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            overhead of hummus with olive oil and everything seasoning

Everything Seasoning Hummus

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            Everything Bagel Seasoning is all of the flavor and goodness of the everything bagel spices so you can sprinkle it on anything! Five ingredients you already have in your pantry. #everythingbagel #everythingbagelseasoning www.savoryexperiments.com

Everything Bagel Seasoning

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            Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is a quick, easy and healthy alternative to your favorite Chinese takeout dish. Ready in just 30 minutes! #beefandbroccoli #instantpotrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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            Sheet pan garlic chicken on a tray

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

Dinners + Entrees
            Skip the takeout and make this easy Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry instead! This Shrimp Stir Fry is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Best served with fried rice or noodles and packed full of veggies, this healthy recipe is sure to be a hit! #shrimpstirfry #teriyakirecipes #recipesthatuseteriyakisauce #teriyakishrimpstirfry #savoryexperiments

Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

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            Pigs in a Blanket are great, but what if you made them into CHEESY pigs in a blanket? Serve with homemade creamy honey mustard sauce!

Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket

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            Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans topped with sesame seeds on a plate

PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans

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            Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Whipped Cream is an easy and healthy meal that comes together in 15 minutes. #tunarecipe #tunasteakrecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Whipped Cream

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            Korean Beef Tacos are stuffed with seasoned bulgogi beef, fresh veggies, and spicy sauce! These are the best Korean tacos you will ever eat! Easy and tasty! #Koreanbeeftacos #bulgogitacos www.savoryexperiments.com

Korean Beef Tacos – Bulgogi Tacos

Tacos + Nachos
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