What to make with sesame seeds

Tahini is a paste made of toasted hulled sesame seeds that have been crushed with a blender. It is a very popular paste used in many cuisines.

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Kondowole is a delicious Malawian snack made from sesame seeds. These crunchy and flavorful seeds are toasted to perfection, making them a delightful treat for any time of the day.

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Daigakuimo (Japanese: 大学芋) is a dish of Japanese candied sweet potato.

Also needs: sweet potato, soy sauce

Thobwa la mtedza is a traditional Malawian drink made from sesame seeds. This nutritious and refreshing beverage is a popular choice during hot days and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Also needs: peanuts, honey

Asparagus with sesame seeds and soy sauce pairs very well with grilled beef, lamb or salmon. It can also be served chilled as part of a brunch menu. Asparagus is high in folic acid and fibre.

Also needs: asparagus, soy sauce, sesame oil

Also needs: eggplant, miso, broth or stock

Also needs: rice flour, urad dal, cumin, chile peppers

This recipe is a non-traditional chili paste meant to replace gochujang when none is available.

Also needs: soy sauce, vinegar, chile peppers, green onions

Ka'ak (Arabic: كعك), is a biscuit traditionally baked while clinging to the wall of a clay oven, or on the floor of a masonry oven.

Also needs: butter, flour, baking powder, brown sugar, eggs

Arisa pitha is a sweet filled pancake from Odisha, India. It is made using sugar and a sweet pitha.

Also needs: jaggery, cinnamon, butter, rice flour, coconut

Callimachus called these "honey tokens" some time during the 3rd century B.C. Loukoumades were the 1st prizes awarded to winners of the ancient Olympics.

Also needs: yeast, flour, honey, cinnamon, walnuts

You can use this as a sauce or a marinade for either pork or shortribs.

Also needs: soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic

Also needs: shrimp, eggs, cornstarch, bread, green onions

Congee is a type of rice porridge eaten across Asia. It may also be called juk, zhou, ganji, or other similar variations.

Also needs: rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, cilantro, ginger

Pulikkachal, alternately spelled pulikachal, is a spiced tamarind paste. It is commonly mixed with rice to make tamarind rice (Puliyodharai).

Also needs: coriander, fenugreek, urad dal, chickpeas, chile peppers, tamarind, asafoetida

This tahini goddess dressing is similar to several commercial brands. It is excellent on salad and rice or as a marinade.

Also needs: tahini, vinegar, lemon, soy sauce, garlic, xanthan gum, parsley, chives

Beef Stir-Fry is a flavorful dish that combines thin slices of beef with vegetables and spicy aromatics, perfect for serving over rice or noodles.

Also needs: beef, soy sauce, chile peppers, garlic, onion, carrots, green onions, honey, vinegar

Khandvi (in Gujarati) or surali chya vadya (in Marathi) is a famous Western Indian dish. It is similar to rolled pasta made from chickpea flour.

Also needs: chickpea flour, buttermilk, ginger, turmeric, chili powder, mustard, curry leaves, chile peppers, coconut

Also needs: poppy seeds, coriander, cumin, coconut, chile peppers, fenugreek, curry leaves, onion, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, nigella, tamarind

This recipe for mushroom bao buns is adapted from one by Simon Rimmer.

Also needs: flour, baking powder, yeast, milk, mushrooms, sesame oil, onion, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, broth or stock, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, peanuts, green onions, chile peppers