Sesame seeds have successfully infiltrated many of our kitchens thanks to their nutty flavour and captivating aroma. What’s more, black, white, brown and even red sesame presents us with a broad palette of nutrients to take advantage of. They’re particularly rich in healthy fats, including monounsaturated as well as polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Sesame seeds make for great ingredients in their natural form, but if you want to further accentuate their flavour, try roasting them beforehand. You may also enjoy their benefits in the form of sesame oil, or tahini paste, which is made from peeled and blended seeds. This means tahini contains all of the beneficial substances found in unground sesame seeds. You’re likely to be familiar with tahini as an essential ingredient in the traditional Arabian dish known as hummus.
If you enjoy baking and are looking for an alternative to regular wheat flour, sesame flour makes for a great alternative, with the added benefit of being gluten-free.
The original flavour of sesame makes it the perfect addition to many sweet and savoury dishes. It will perfectly complement your vegetable as well as pasta-based salads, colourful poké bowls as well as creamy soups.
But that’s not all, it makes for a perfect match when it comes to sweet flavours too. Add it to your morning cereal porridge bowl together with some fresh or freeze-dried fruit.
Sesame seeds can easily become a staple of virtually any kitchen counter, which is no stranger to experimenting with interesting flavours. They are commonly used in combination with chicken. They also stand out beautifully as a part of various marinades and sauces served with meat. One immortal recipe featuring these seeds is the delicious honey chicken with sesame. Plus, they are absolutely essential for cooking up a proper plate of teriyaki chicken.
What’s more, they can be used to prepare a delicious crust coating for meat, resulting in tasty schnitzels or chicken nuggets in a sesame coat. Similarly to meat, sesame seeds can coat fish, tofu, seitan or any other plant-based meat alternative.
Sesame seeds are mostly used in savoury baking. Puff pastry sesame sticks or crackers with sesame are a safe bet, as well as a variety of other savoury snacks. Sesame seeds are also integral in a variety of homemade baked goods or savoury pies. However, it’s equally delicious in sweet baked goodies, such as sesame sticks with honey, and it won’t get wasted in cookies or banana bread either.
If you want to learn more about sesame as well as other types of seeds, don’t miss out on our article: Which Seeds Are the Most Nutritious, and What Health Benefits Do They Offer?
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