Tag: Toasted Sesame Oil

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Miso-Glazed Lobster Tails and Sesame Bok Choy

Here’s a date-night meal that’s special enough for a big occasion—Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a birthday, or the celebration of any milestone. And here’s the thing: It’s quick, easy, and affordable, so you might want to enjoy it more than just on special occasions. You’ll sometimes find frozen lobster tails at discount grocers (such as […]

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Sesame Shrimp With Smashed Cucumber Salad 14

Ingredients 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil, divided 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 5 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 cups thinly sliced (1/8-in.-thick) cucumbers 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, minced […]

Nutty Fried Rice

Ingredients 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided 3 cups broccoli florets 8 ounces presliced shiitake mushrooms 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted cashews 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 […]

Korean-Style Pork and Rice

Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 12 ounces lean ground pork 3/4 cup finely chopped white onion 3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce (such as Annie Chun’s) 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked brown rice […]

Umami Broth with Buckwheat and Vegetables

Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons red miso 1 cup diced sweet onion 1 (1-in.) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups water 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 4 large eggs in shells 1/2 cup uncooked buckwheat groats, rinsed and drained 1 medium […]

Umami Broth with Buckwheat and Vegetables

Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons red miso 1 cup diced sweet onion 1 (1-in.) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups water 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 4 large eggs in shells 1/2 cup uncooked buckwheat groats, rinsed and drained 1 medium […]

Nutty Fried Rice

Ingredients 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided 3 cups broccoli florets 8 ounces presliced shiitake mushrooms 2 (8.8-oz.) pkg. precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted cashews 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 […]

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Bowl

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 green onions 1/4 cup unsalted ketchup 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar, divided 2 […]