White Sesame Seed Bai Zhi Ma

Sesame seeds are one of the oldest plants cultivated, with a history dating back to around 4,000 years ago, that can be seen in various cultures.Sesame seeds are tiny, flat oval seeds with a nutty taste and a delicate, almost invisible crunch. They come in a host of different colors, depending upon the variety, including white, yellow, black and red. Sesame seeds were one of the first crops processed for oil as well as one of the earliest condiments. Sesame seeds are commonplace here in the States on baked goods such as hamburger buns, loaves of bread, and pastries. Sesame seeds are known for there prominent nutty flavor that lends itself wonderfully to soups, salads, and meats. Sesame seeds add a nutty taste and a delicate, almost invisible, crunch to many Asian dishes. Combine toasted sesame seeds with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and crushed garlic and use as a dressing for salads, vegetables, and noodles. Sesame seeds can also be roasted, crushed and then sprinkled over salads. Add raw sesame seeds to any side dish to add crunch and flavor sprinkle sesame seeds on top of pies, sausage rolls, asparagus, prawn, and toasts