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Origin and caracteristics
Sesame is native from Africa and India. An Assyrian myth even tells that the Gods drank sesame wine the eve of the Earth’s creation. When sesame seeds are mature, the pod suddenly bursts and opens. That’s probably what inspired the famous magic formula of Arabian tales: “Open sesame!”.
Hulled sesame seeds should be kept in the refrigerator because they spoil more rapidly than whole sesame seeds.
How to eat it ?
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Sesame seeds can be incorporated in vegetables stir-fry served on rice or in salads.
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They also constitute a superb decoration for sushis.
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Roll sliced or diced tofu in an egg and than in sesame seeds. Grill in a skillet a few minutes to get delicious tofu with a touch of crunchiness.
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Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium and iron!
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Sesame brown rice
Yield 2 servings
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Ingredients |
| 1 cup |
vegetable broth |
250 ml |
| ½ cup |
long brown rice |
125 ml |
| 1 tablespoon |
soy sauce |
15 ml |
| 1 teaspoon |
sesame oil |
5 ml |
| 1 tablespoon |
chives |
15 ml |
| 2 tablespoons |
sesame seeds |
30 ml |
- Place sesame seeds on a baking sheet and grill in the oven a few minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the rice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with chives and sesame seeds.
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Nutrition facts
per 15 mL (9g)
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Amount
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%daily value
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Energy 57
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Fat 5.5 g
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8%
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saturated 0 g
+trans 0 g
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0%
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cholesterol 0 mg
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sodium 1 mg
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0%
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carbohydrates 2 g
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1%
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fibres 1 g
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3%
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sugars 0 g
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proteins 2 g
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vitamin A
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0%
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vitamin C
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0%
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calcium
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0%
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Iron
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4%
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