Black Sesame Seeds

Samsa from Central Asia is a traditional pastry widely enjoyed in countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This dish is a staple of Central Asian cuisine, known for its flavorful filling encased in a crisp, golden pastry ... READ MORE

Tangyuan is a traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice flour balls, which are soft and chewy, and can be either small and plain or larger with fillings. The fillings vary but commonly include sweetened black sesame, peanut, red bean paste,... READ MORE

The smooth, velvety zhi ma hu or black sesame soup is a variety of Chinese tong sui (lit. sugar water), a dessert soup commonly enjoyed for breakfast, after meals, or served for teatime accompanied by dim sum, the tradit... READ MORE

Zhi ma bao is a Chinese steamed bun (baozi) filled with black sesame paste. The buns are made with leavened dough, while the filling typically includes a combination of toasted black sesame, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Optionally, black sesame s... READ MORE

Eptazimo is a traditional bread with a unique preparation method, where the dough is kneaded seven times (the name "eptazimo" comes from the Greek word "epta" - seven) before baking. What also sets eptazimo apart from other breads is that it is le... READ MORE

Khobz el dar is an Algerian and Moroccan bread that requires no kneading. It consists of semolina, salt, sugar, yeast, oil, eggs, milk, and optional sesame seeds for decoration. Once it has been baked, the bread develops a soft and tender texture ... READ MORE

Thong muan is a traditional sweet snack of a crispy wafer shaped like a cigar. The name translates to "gold roll," referencing the dessert's golden color and rolled shape. Thong muan is made from a batter that typically includes rice flour, coconu... READ MORE

Black sesame roll is a sweet dessert and a type of dim sum originating from Hong Kong. It's made by drying a thin sheet of black sesame paste, which is eventually refrigerated and shaped into a roll. The texture of black sesame rolls should be sof... READ MORE

Himbasha or ambasha is a traditional and Ethiopian flatbread consisting of flour, water, yeast, sugar, sesame seeds, ground cardamom, and raisins (only in Eritrean version) resulting in a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is chara... READ MORE

Heukimjajuk is a traditional porridge originating from South Korea. The porridge is usually made with a combination of ground black sesame seeds, sweet rice flour, and salt. The black sesame seeds are toasted and blended with water into a smooth m... READ MORE

Til pitha is a traditional snack and a type of pitha originating from Assam. These rolls are made from rice flour and they're stuffed with a filling consisting of ground black sesame seeds and jaggery. The rice is soaked, slightly dried, ground in... READ MORE