How to Use sesame in a Sentence

sesame

noun
  • Add the asparagus to the bowl with the sesame mixture and toss to coat.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of the peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and then the jalapeño.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Toss in the sesame seeds to combine, then remove from the heat and serve.
    Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Most vary from the size of a sesame seed to that of a pencil eraser.
    Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 1 May 2023
  • Drizzle with the sauce, top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022
  • To the same bowl, add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds, then stir to combine.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • To make the sesame spinach: Half fill the same saucepan with water, then season with salt and bring to a boil.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Serve over rice topped with scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds.
    Kris Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Nigella seeds look like black sesame seeds but taste like a mix of fried onions and oregano.
    Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2022
  • Add the sesame seeds and continue cooking for about a minute.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the white and black sesame seeds.
    Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • If using, drizzle the hoisin sauce and chile paste over the egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Serve warm, with sesame seeds sprinkled over the top, if desired.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Transfer to a platter, garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, and serve.
    Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The top is smeared with a thick layer of za’atar, a sandy herb and seed paste that bristles with tart sumac, thyme and sesame seeds.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2022
  • When the rice is done, scoop it into a bowl and gently stir in the vinegar mixture and sesame seeds.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2023
  • And my friend Michelle of Pints Creamery makes an amazing black sesame ice cream.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 18 May 2022
  • New York City Ali would have never bought a candle shaped like a sesame bagel.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • The biscuit tasted like a soft sesame seed bun, only smashed.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2023
  • The seeds are very small—similar in size and shape to a sesame seed—and either golden or brown.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The bright orange mango half is topped with some sesame seeds, which add a unique flavor and crunch.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2022
  • In the same skillet over high heat, heat the sesame, peanut and olive oils until shimmering.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Top with one tablespoon of the spicy mayonnaise, the nori strips and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Grind the sesame seeds, leaving some seeds unground for texture.
    Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2023
  • White sesame seeds are the product of removing the black outer shell (or hull) from black sesame seeds.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2023
  • Her mother makes the items that fill the sesame case alongside Buddhist monks at their temple.
    Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Divide among serving plates, sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds and serve warm.
    Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Adult ticks are most active from March to mid-May and from mid-August to November and are about the size of sesame seeds.
    Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2023
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sesame seeds, mirin, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and cayenne (if using).
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The Chinese Dongzhi festival is known for tangyuan, a rice dumpling often filled with a black sesame paste.
    Reece Rogers, Wired, 19 Dec. 2021

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