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using: sesame seeds

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Sesame Maple Roasted Tofu
Sesame Maple Roasted Tofu

So far, all my familiy love this recipe, I gave all my good friends this recipe to share, they all love it too.

Sunomono or Japanese Noodle and Cucumber Salad
Sunomono or Japanese Noodle & Cucumber Salad

This salad is subtle and very refreshing. There are a variety of textures-chewy cold noodles (bean thread noodles, some call them cellophane noodles 'cause when you boil them they become clear), crunchy sesame seeds, and crunchy cucumber slices. Sugar salt, and vinegar combine harmoniously, each understated but very much present.

Asian Roasted Sesame Green Beans
Asian Roasted Sesame Green Beans

Sesame oil and sesame seeds give the roasted green beans extra yumminess. Absolutely delicious with great texture!

Vegetable Pilaf
Vegetable Pilaf

This made for a very tasty side to some salmon filets. I skipped the 2 hour soak time. Didn't need it, since my rice cooks in about 20 minutes anyway. I used shiitakes for the mushrooms.

Spicy Green Salad with Soy and Roasted Garlic Dressing
Spicy Green Salad with Soy & Roasted Garlic Dressing

Garlic lovers rejoice! In this green salad recipe, roasted asparagus along with the garlic studded soy/lime based dressing has multiple levels of flavor to savor. Enjoy!

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlicky Soy-Ginger Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlicky Soy-Ginger Sauce

Roasted cauliflower, a tangy and tasty soy-ginger dressing with fresh scallions, a delicious side-dish that you can serve with any main course; or just having it directly is a joy too!

Garlic, Ginger and Soy Roasted Potato, Sweet Potato and Red Onion
Garlic, Ginger & Soy Roasted Potato, Sweet Potato & Red Onion

Very tasty! It's hard to go wrong with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, and the potatoes and sweet potatoes soaked up all the deliciousness. A great way to cook root vegetables, and this can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish.

Sugar Snap Peas with Orange Sesame Asian Dressing
Sugar Snap Peas with Orange Sesame Asian Dressing

Slightly sweet orange Asian flavors dressing coats the sweetness and crispness of the sugar snap peas in this light quick and easy side dish.

Baby Shanghai Bok Choy with Sesame
Baby Shanghai Bok Choy with Sesame

Literally 5 minutes of cooking time. Start to finish this baby bok choy about 10 minutes and is packed with flavor.

Veggie and Rice Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing
Veggie & Rice Salad with Soy-Maple Dressing

This colorful yet flavorful salad is made with assorted vegetables and cooked rice, tossed with a light and tasty soy-maple dressing. It's a refreshing summer salad that can be served with any BBQ. Make it a day ahead, put in the frige, it tastes even better next day.

Garlicky, Sweet and Salty Sweet Potato Wedges
Garlicky, Sweet & Salty Sweet Potato Wedges

Loaded with sweet and salty flavor from mirin and soy sauce. Garlic and sesame oil add more deliciousness. A bit cilantro and sesame seeds are sprinkled on top just before serving.

Garlic, Ginger and Soy Roasted Asparagus, Mushroom and Sweet Bell Pepper
Garlic, Ginger & Soy Roasted Asparagus, Mushroom & Sweet Bell Pepper

Asparagus and red bell pepper are tossed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, then roasted in the oven. It's refreshingly delicious. An ideal spring side dish.

Spicy Soba Noodle Salad
Spicy Soba Noodle Salad

A little bit of heat with a tangy sweet and sour taste. This cucumber soba salad for sure refreshes your taste buds while satisfies your tummy.

Cucumber, Bok Choy and Radish Salad
Cucumber, Bok Choy & Radish Salad

This refreshing cucumber-radish salad is sweet, sour and slightly spicy. It's a Korean inspired side dish, and goes deliciously well with any meat main dishes. It helps to cut through the fat and brightens up the whole meal.

Korean Style Romaine
Korean Style Romaine

An easy Romaine lettuce salad with a quick and flavourful Korean style Asian dressing.

Asian Beet Greens Stir-Fry
Asian Beet Greens Stir-Fry

Beet greens are sauteed with ginger, garlic, scallions and tossed with soy sauce, chili bean sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. A tasty and light stir-fry that can be served as a side dish or with some rice, or a few slices of bread to become a light meal.