What goes well with sesame?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes sesame better. On average, recipes with sesame gets 4.21⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with seasoned rice vinegar. And sometimes worse. Like with tomato paste.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
white sugar
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Significant high scores:
seasoned rice vinegar,
active yeast,
almonds,
light soy sauce,
cumin,
virgin olive oil,
mushrooms
Better than not:
white onion,
parmesan,
chicken wings,
wheat flour,
hot sauce,
mustard,
oregano,
pumpkin,
paprika,
pine nuts,
cauliflower rice,
poppy,
cane sugar,
kale,
bread flour,
unsalted butter,
ginger root,
basmati,
napa cabbage,
cherry tomatoes,
sweet potatoes,
mayonnaise,
red onion,
flax,
walnuts,
lean beef,
flank steak,
jalapeño pepper,
rice flour,
smoked paprika,
orange zest,
celery,
chili flakes,
yellow onion,
hot water,
cider vinegar,
ramen noodles,
cayenne,
herbs,
peanuts,
sea salt,
edamame,
vinegar,
crumbs,
jasmine rice,
parsley,
pork,
coconut,
egg,
coconut oil,
tapioca,
granulated sugar,
broccoli,
light brown sugar,
creamy peanut butter,
oil,
chicken broth,
maple syrup,
all purpose flour,
agave,
baking powder,
white rice,
snap peas,
teriyaki sauce
🤷♀️ Shrug:
mint,
pineapple juice,
balsamic vinegar,
mirin,
fish sauce,
red wine vinegar,
cabbage,
shaoxing chinese wine,
noodles,
sunflower,
white miso,
toasted sesame oil,
coconut aminos,
tamari,
cornmeal,
shallots,
green beans,
sake,
brown sugar,
lettuce,
soba noodles,
rice,
cilantro,
lime juice,
turkey,
shiitake,
chicken thighs,
grapeseed,
brown rice,
sriracha,
cinnamon,
eggplant,
baking soda,
onion,
red cabbage,
basil,
vegetable oil,
peanut oil,
bell pepper,
raisins,
spinach,
worcestershire sauce,
spaghetti,
green cabbage,
salt,
snow peas,
sugar,
oyster sauce,
butter,
vegetable,
olive oil,
kimchi,
soy sauce,
white pepper
Scores poorly:
zucchini,
ketchup,
orange juice,
kosher salt,
sherry,
lime zest,
gochujang,
rolled oats,
red bell pepper,
vegetable broth,
chicken,
carrots,
coleslaw mix,
chili garlic sauce,
grain white rice,
canola oil,
beef,
red pepper flakes,
chickpeas,
avocado oil,
pistachios,
dark soy sauce,
sesame oil,
peanut butter,
beans,
tahini,
purple cabbage,
baby bok choy,
rice wine vinegar,
shelled edamame,
sweet chili sauce,
udon noodles
Pay attention:
chicken drumsticks,
avocado,
feta cheese,
heavy cream,
tofu,
lemon juice,
bok choy,
cucumber,
panko crumbs,
quinoa,
rice vinegar,
cauliflower,
garlic powder,
instant yeast,
cornflour,
milk,
hoisin sauce,
nori,
neutral oil,
salmon,
chipotle pepper,
red chili,
white vinegar,
beef broth,
tuna,
chives,
dark brown sugar,
rice noodles,
grapeseed oil,
red pepper,
arrowroot,
rice wine,
corn starch,
flour,
cashew nuts,
apple cider vinegar,
water chestnuts,
chicken breasts,
greek yogurt,
pineapple,
onion powder,
buttermilk,
mango,
chicken stock,
sugar snap peas,
vanilla,
egg whites,
almond flour
Makes both ingredients worse:
green onions,
ginger,
black pepper,
garlic,
water,
honey,
tomato paste,
red chili flakes
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with sesame:
Slow cooked Lamb with Black Tahini and Quinoa Salad
www.mykitchenstories.com.au
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Squid and Arugula Salad With Sesame Seeds
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4.21/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Sweet and Salty Grilled Steak With Cucumber Salad
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Indian Lamb and Carrot Salad Recipe | Cook the Book
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.21/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Sheet Pan Meal: Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas
minimalistbaker.com
Review: 4.96/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Roasted Tomatoes and Lentils With Dukka-Crumbed Eggs From 'A Change of Appetite' Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Sea Bass Fillets with Mushroom Beurre Noisette
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
