Sesame seeds are a staple in our daily diet, often used as a seasoning ingredient in dishes to create a variety of delicious meals. But do you know how to maximize their nutritional benefits?Are you aware of sesame's health benefits? Today, we recommend five nutritious and delicious ways to enjoy sesame seeds. Let's explore them together!
1. Spicy Beef Skewers
Ingredients: Beef, cumin (whole seeds + powder), chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, cornstarch slurry, sesame seeds, toothpicks.
Method:
1. Cut beef into thumb-sized cubes. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and cornstarch slurry. Mix cumin (seeds + powder), chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, and sesame seeds evenly. Add half of this mixture to the beef and knead to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2. Skewer the marinated beef cubes in groups of three onto toothpicks.
3. Heat oil to 80% heat. Add the skewered beef and deep-fry at high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove and turn heat to maximum. Pour the beef and remaining marinade into a fine-mesh strainer. Deep-fry at high heat for 30 seconds. Lift the strainer to drain excess oil.
II. Chongqing Spicy Chicken
Ingredients: Dried red chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallion segments, toasted white sesame seeds, sugar, bone-in chicken thighs.
Method:
1. Cut chili peppers into 2cm segments. Julienne ginger and chop scallions into small sections.
2. Chop chicken thighs into small pieces with a sharp knife. Marinate with salt, cooking wine, black pepper, and a small amount of sweet potato starch for 20-30 minutes.
4. In another wok, heat oil until 70% hot. Add ginger and garlic, stir-fry over low heat until fragrant. Add dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-fry until the aroma becomes pungent and the oil turns yellow.
5. Add the fried chicken pieces, toss to combine. Sprinkle with scallion segments, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds. Stir-fry until evenly mixed, then remove from heat.