Sesame seeds recipes
Sesame seeds are available in a variety of colours including brown, red, black, yellow and ivory; the darker seeds are said to have the most flavour. European cooks use sesame seeds to garnish bread, biscuits and pastries. However, they're used much more extensively in Asian, South American and African cuisines, in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Bibimbap is a Korean dish of rice topped with pickles, chilli sauce and veggies, making a colourful and nourishing meal in a bowl. Any leftovers are great for packed lunches.
Each serving provides 696 kcal, 22g protein, 84g carbohydrate (of which 30g sugars), 27g fat (of which 5g saturates), 10g fibre and 4.8g salt.
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Preparation
Sesame seeds work particularly well with chicken and other meats and in warm salads and salad dressings. They also add a distinctive flavour to stir-fried and rice dishes. Ground sesame seeds are used to make tahini, a smooth paste commonly added to Middle Eastern dishes.
