1,648 sesame recipes

Pork tenderloin marinated 24 hours in soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic, then roasted and rolled in toasted sesame seeds. Served sliced thin with Chinese hot mustard for an Asian-inspired finish.

Korean-style grilled beef short ribs (galbi) marinated in soy, sesame, ginger, garlic, and Szechuan peppercorns. Smoky charred edges over coals for backyard barbecue glory.

Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, and Chinese ham wrapped in pork caul fat, deep-fried into crispy golden rolls, and served with hoisin dipping sauce. An impressive Chinese banquet appetizer with showstopping presentation.

Asian vegetable fried rice with broccoli, red pepper, bamboo shoots, and straw mushrooms stir-fried in sesame oil with soy sauce. A low-fat, five-ingredient side dish or light main using frozen mixed vegetables.

Sophisticate your dinner party with this dip that contains blue cheese and a hint of brandy.

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

Thai bananas in coconut cream with brown sugar, jasmine essence, and toasted sesame seeds. A warm, fragrant Southeast Asian dessert using firm green bananas.

Chilled asparagus salad with pickled red ginger, sesame oil, and soy dressing. A crisp, refreshing Japanese-inspired side dish that takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

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.

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.

Grilled shark steak basted with a quick teriyaki-style sauce of honey, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame seeds. Firm, meaty fish that holds up beautifully on the grill.

Cool cucumber, roasted peanuts, fresh basil, jalapeño, honey, and sesame oil make this no-cook Thai salsa a crunchy, sweet-spicy condiment for grilled meats, fish, or chips.

A 5-star rated hand-kneaded challah with a tender, eggy crumb and glossy sesame-topped crust. This Rubio family recipe makes two gorgeous braided loaves from simple pantry ingredients.

Tahini and hazelnut dip with pan-roasted hazelnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and sesame paste. A nutty, creamy vegan dip with rich toasted flavor that deepens overnight in the fridge.

Nutty, earthy teff grain cakes pan-fried in sesame oil with jalapeno and onion. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, these Ethiopian-inspired savory cakes are crispy outside, soft inside, and incredible with groundnut sauce.

This vegan tofu turkey is the plant-based centerpiece your holiday table needs. Five pounds of pressed tofu shaped into a roast, stuffed with your favorite filling, then basted with nutty sesame oil and soy sauce until golden and crispy.