How to Use sesame in a Sentence

sesame

noun

• That’s about the size of a grain of sand, a grain of salt, a sesame seed.
  — Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
• Add the asparagus to the bowl with the sesame mixture and toss to coat.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
• Garnish with a sprinkle of the peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and then the jalapeño.
  — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
• Toss in the sesame seeds to combine, then remove from the heat and serve.
  — Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2022
• Roasted with sesame seeds and cumin, the squash takes on the warmth of the Mediterranean.
  — oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2019
• Most vary from the size of a sesame seed to that of a pencil eraser.
  — Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 1 May 2023
• Some of that sesame also falls into the pan, which is the base of the sauce.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2021
• Drizzle with the sauce, top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022
• To the same bowl, add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds, then stir to combine.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• The sesame seeds and flaky salt on top add a burst of salinity and crunch.
  — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
• To make the sesame spinach: Half fill the same saucepan with water, then season with salt and bring to a boil.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• Serve over rice topped with scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds.
  — Kris Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
• Serve chicken and sauce over rice topped with slaw, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
  — Country Living Test Kitchen, Country Living, 22 Jan. 2020
• The sweetness of red bean paste inside a chewy sesame rice ball.
  — Anna Kang, Time, 18 Dec. 2019
• Nigella seeds look like black sesame seeds but taste like a mix of fried onions and oregano.
  — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2022
• Bottled tahini takes the work (and the mess) out of grinding sesame seeds.
  — chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021
• Many are caught every season on nymphs the size of sesame seeds.
  — Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 11 May 2020
• The brand also makes almond, oat, and black sesame milk.
  — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 17 June 2024
• The sauce is jammy, with the smallest bit of oil pooled at the top, and there are rough chunks of chile and whole sesame seeds.
  — Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2021
• Add the sesame seeds and continue cooking for about a minute.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
• Meanwhile, lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over low heat.
  — CBS News, 15 Feb. 2020
• In a medium bowl, stir together the white and black sesame seeds.
  — Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
• If using, drizzle the hoisin sauce and chile paste over the egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and season to taste with soy sauce and Sriracha.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 7 June 2020
• Serve warm, with sesame seeds sprinkled over the top, if desired.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
• Transfer the eggplant to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 19 Aug. 2020
• Add the chiles and sesame seeds, cook for another minute, and then remove from the heat.
  — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 30 Sep. 2020
• Gently brush a third coat of the egg wash over the loaf and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, if using.
  — Arkansas Online, 15 May 2021
• Pair with meatloaf or Asian cooked beef with sesame seeds, or with scoops of vanilla and butterscotch ice cream.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
• For dessert, check out the dairy-free coconut puddings (peach, cold brew, matcha, black sesame or original).
  — Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024