What is it?

Prized for their intense flavor in China and Japan, black sesame seeds are often used as garnishes for meats and fish. They taste similar to regular sesame seeds, but with notes that are slightly bitter.

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Recipes

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  Crispy-Skin Salmon with Sea Bean and Daikon Salad

  The crunchy-briny sea beans and mild daikon in this light yet intensely flavored Asian-style salad are a perfect accompaniment to the crisp salmon skin.

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  Greens with Oranges and Sesame-Ginger Dressing

  This simple green salad gets jazzed up with bright citrus and and addictive tangy sesame-ginger dressing.

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  Steamed Sea Bass Fillets with Black Sesame Seeds and Scallions

  In this genius cooking method, the fish slowly cooks in a little oil. The steaming comes not from water added to the pan but from the fish’s own juices. While…

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  Korean-Style Burgers

  This burger gets loads of flavor from both what’s in it (kimchi, soy sauce, and ginger) and what’s on it: crisp, sweet-and-sour cucumbers and a slaw-sauce hybrid that gets a…

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  Sushi Rice Bowl

  All of your favorite Japanese flavors come together in this bowl.

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  Short-Grain Rice with Quick Pickled Jalapeños

  Sliced chiles pickle in a mixture of vinegar, salt, and sugar in the time it takes to cook a pot of rice. Serve with grilled salmon or shrimp.

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  Ginger-Sesame Waffles with Indonesian Fried Chicken

  Want to wow guests at dinner? Make this. It’s wild and wonderful with flavors and textures that get better with every bite.

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  Seeded Pull-Apart Rolls

  Inspired by monkey bread, a pull-apart sweet bread, these savory dinner rolls are great for soaking up soup or sauce, or on their own with just a bit of butter.…

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  Seared Cod with Black Garlic Sauce

  Tomatoes make a tangy contrast to the sweet, umami-rich black garlic sauce and delicate, buttery cod. Serve with sautéed vegetables, such as bok choy.