337 black sesame recipes

Whole mushrooms dipped in seasoned egg and coated in sesame seeds, then baked until golden and crunchy. A simple, nutty appetizer with just five ingredients.

Korean roasted whole chicken (tongdak) steamed first for tender meat, then basted with a sesame-soy-ginger-garlic sauce as it grills or rotisserie roasts. Finished with a brush of sesame oil for golden color and nutty flavor.

Creamy tahini sauce blended with mashed tofu, yogurt, and ginger. A high-protein, no-cook dipping sauce for tofu, vegetables, or grain bowls.

Steamed spinach dressed with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and a touch of vinegar. An authentic Korean banchan side dish (sigumchi namul) in minutes.

Chinese sesame noodles tossed in a tahini sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, ginger, and sesame oil. Served with steamed peas and ready in 25 minutes.

Iridofu, a Japanese scrambled tofu stir-fry with carrots, onion, roasted sesame seeds, and shoyu. A simple, protein-rich vegetarian dish ready in 20 minutes.

Vegan black bean stir-fry loaded with sweet potato, mushrooms, broccoli, red cabbage, and crumbled tofu in a sesame-soy-chili sauce. Low-cal, low-fat, and on the table in 35 minutes.

Garlic and chickpea dip with two whole heads of boiled garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Chilled in a mold and served with tomatoes.

Marinated with honey and soy, this baked cod looks as good as it tastes. Meaty with a sweet, salty, crust and melt in the mouth interior. Sized for 2, but can easily be scaled to serve more.

Asparagus and beef stir-fry with Chinese fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. A classic Cantonese wok dish that comes together in under 5 minutes once the prep is done.

Moroccan lamb tagine slow-simmered with saffron, honey, cinnamon, dates, and toasted almonds. A fragrant North African braise with sweet-savory depth in every bite.

Aubergine or Eggplant dip Serve with warm Pita or Lebanese bread

Spicy, tangy Chinese soup with pork, silky tofu, wood ear mushrooms, and egg ribbons in a pepper-spiked broth. This restaurant favorite is ready in 45 minutes.

Pea purée can serve as a garnish, a side dish, or as a spread on crackers or vegetable sticks. Use it as a bed upon which the main item in your entrée can rest. For example, sauté some scallops and place them on a pool of the pea purée.

NOTE: The flavor of this dish depends on the flavor of the Kimchee.

Quinoa, leek and tofu casserole layers cooked quinoa with sautéed leeks, garlic, and pressed tofu in a whole wheat breadcrumb crust, baked with soy milk. Vegan, protein-rich main dish.