Sesame Bites Recipes

SESAME CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, sesame seeds and parsley. In a separate shallow bowl, mix mayonnaise and seasonings. Dip chicken in mayonnaise mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere to all sides., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and adding additional oil as needed. Serve with sauce.

SESAME BITES

Steps:

• Pulse oats, ¾ cup of white sesame seeds, and flax seeds to a coarse powder and set aside.
• Pulse almonds and dates to desired consistency and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add all ingredients, except for the 1/4 cup of sesame seeds, and mix to combine.
• Roll into bite-sized balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter.
• On a separate plate, sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of sesame seeds and roll each bite to cover the outside.
• Place bites on a baking tray or pan and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Transfer to an airtight container once hardened.
• Enjoy!

SESAME BEEF BITES

Steps:

• Whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar, green onion, garlic, hoisin sauce, and chile garlic sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the beef tenderloin cubes and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Spread the beef cubes onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-well. Transfer to a bowl and toss with teriyaki sauce. Skewer each piece of beef with a toothpick and place onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

TERIYAKI SESAME TOFU BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the sesame tofu bites: In a food processor, add the tofu, almonds, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and sundried tomatoes. Pulse until the mixture comes together, but still has some texture, 8 or 9 pulses. Be careful not to over process.
• Roll the mixture into 1-teaspoon balls using clean hands.
• On a small plate, roll each ball in the sesame seeds to coat and then place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
• For the teriyaki sauce: Place the finely grated ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a small saucepan and warm through over a low heat for about 1 minute. Then add the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar and rice vinegar. When the sugar has dissolved, pour in the cornstarch slurry and continue to stir over low heat for a couple of minutes until thickened and glossy.
• When the tofu balls are cooked, remove them from the oven. Pour the sauce onto a serving platter.
• Arrange the sesame tofu bites on top of the teriyaki sauce.
• Sprinkle over the cilantro and scallions.
• Serve with cocktail sticks on the side.

HONEY & SESAME BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
• Grease a shallow square 8inch cake tin and line with baking paper.
• In a small pan, melt the butter, honey and sugar together, over low heat, until sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from heat and add the other ingreadients, mix together.
• Pour into cake tin and level the top with the back of a metal spoon.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cut into squares whilst still warm.
• Remove from tin once completely cooled, this is important, if you lift them before they are completly cooled they will crumble.

CHEESY SESAME PHYLLO BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with butter and top with a second sheet of phyllo, pressing gently to adhere. Brush with butter and top with another sheet, pressing gently again; brush with egg white. Sprinkle half of sesame seeds and half of paprika over phyllo; season with salt and pepper. Scatter half of Gruyère over top. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut phyllo into 2" squares. Bake crackers until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, egg white, sesame seeds, paprika, Gruyère, and more salt and pepper, building on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Do Ahead:
• Crackers can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.