List of sesame seed dishes

Sesame Seed Dishes are culinary dishes that prominently feature sesame seeds as a primary ingredient. Sesame seeds are derived from the sesame plant, a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. They are highly valued for their oil-rich seeds, which come in a variety of colors, from cream-white to charcoal-black. In general, the paler varieties of sesame seeds are more valued in the West and Middle East, while the black varieties are prized in the Far East. Sesame seeds are used in a variety of dishes around the world.

Middle Eastern Dishes

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. It is commonly served with flatbread such as pita, or used as a spread on sandwiches.

Halva is a dense, sweet confection made with tahini or other nut butters, and sugar or honey. It is popular across the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean region.

Tahini is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It is served by itself or as a major ingredient in hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva.

Asian Dishes

Goma-ae is a Japanese side dish made with vegetables and a sesame dressing. The sesame seeds are toasted and ground to make a paste, which is then mixed with soy sauce and sugar to make the dressing.

Jian dui is a type of fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour and covered with sesame seeds. It is often filled with sweet bean paste.

Tilgul is a type of sweet from Indian cuisine made of sesame seeds and jaggery. It is traditionally distributed during the festival of Makar Sankranti.

African Dishes

Benne wafers are thin, crispy cookies made from toasted sesame seeds, flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla. They are a traditional dish in the cuisine of the Southern United States, with roots tracing back to West Africa.

Simsim is a popular East African candy made from sesame seeds and sugar or honey.

See Also

• List of sesame seed products
• List of seed dishes

References

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