White and Black Sesame Seeds

Best Applications of White and Black Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are one of the most versatile seeds in the world and are also ones which offer a complex mix of flavours and nutrients.  Most Asian cuisines use these seeds extensively and so does the Mediterranean cuisine which is heavily dependent upon these for making most of their dips and dishes.  They have a brilliant texture and crunch which just adds to their value. Black and white sesame seeds are the two most common varieties of sesame seeds and in the following part we shall discuss the best applications of both.

White sesame seeds

White sesame seeds are one of the commonly used varieties of sesame seeds and have an aroma of lightly caramalized milk.  They taste like vanilla, honey and roasted peanuts.

 They work best when pureed into a paste or scattered as a dressing on top of dishes.  They go excellently with several fruits especially berries and some light colored vegetables like cauliflower. They are also a common choice in Mexican cuisine where they are converted into sauces to thicken them and to give a nutty flavour.

White sesame seeds go brilliantly with butter. You can either fry them in butter or bake them into vanilla flavoured cookies to draw out a distinct flavour.

Black sesame seeds

Black sesame seeds are as flavoursome and nutritious as the white ones. These seeds have a rich and deep aroma and a flavour which lies somewhere in between that of coffee and dark chocolate.  These seeds also have slightly faint notes of spices and herbs which enables people across the world to use them in many dishes and recipes.  These seeds go brilliantly with salads and one example is a salad made of kale, raw garlic, black sesame seeds and green chile. starch foods like rice, rice cakes and noodles too.  This is the reason why many Asian and especially Korean recipes include black sesame seeds.  A little bit of sprinkled black sesame can also work well with chocolates and taste bars.  Black sesame seeds are often seen on top of desserts like cakes and ice creams.

 With the kind of character that these seeds have, they go well with

So now that you know about the various ways in which black sesame and white sesame seeds can be used, you too must start experimenting so as to make the most of their health benefits. Both white and black sesame seeds are high on the nutritional value and are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Whether it is in the black sesame, white sesame or sesame oil, sesame can be used in any form, anytime and anywhere.