Best black sesame Recipes for Everyday Cooking
Make the most of black sesame with our handpicked recipes — simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.
Recipes with black sesame
A sweet, chewy steamed treat with a rich black sesame aroma, balanced by creamy milk and just enough sugar—soft, bouncy bites that are especially satisfying served warm. A fast and easy treat that you can make whenever you crave for something sweet and chewy!
Soft, fluffy steamed buns with a beautiful “thousand-layer” look and a deeply nutty black sesame filling. Made with black sesame paste and black sesame powder, sweetened with sugar and honey, they’re fragrant, gently sweet, and wonderfully comforting served warm.
Fluffy yeast buns infused with black sesame paste, wrapped around a chewy red-date mochi layer and a lightly sweetened black sesame filling, then steamed and sliced to show a beautiful swirled cross-section—best enjoyed warm.
Chiffon cake (also called "crazy cake" 😂) is a must-practice basic skill for cake beginners! Lay a solid foundation, and you can easily make all kinds of cakes in the future~ The key to its softness is to beat the egg white into a fine foam, and rely on air to support the fluffy volume of the cake. Add enough corn oil and eggs, the taste is soft and moist, and the texture is fluffy. No wonder it is a classic with super high popularity! This time, I specially added black sesame powder, which is fragrant for ten miles, and the fragrance is directly confusing 😋~
This black sesame rice flour steamed cake is absolutely delicious! The moment it's served, the delicate aroma of rice wafts over, blending with the rich, caramelized scent of black sesame. The osmanthus syrup drizzled on top adds a subtle, sweet floral fragrance, creating a delightfully layered flavor. The texture is truly soft and chewy, without any excessive lightness or airiness. Instead, it has a delicate, powdery texture that's satisfying yet easy to chew, with a slight resilience. The black sesame filling blends perfectly with the rice flour, the flavor is harmonious, and the sweetness is just right—not cloying at all. Only the rich aroma of black sesame and rice slowly unfolds in your mouth, leaving a lingering, natural fragrance of grains on your palate.
full of black sesame aroma, thin slices clicking; baked to golden edges, not too sweet, light and satisfying. Perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee, you can't stop mouthing when you open the bag, making afternoon tea or entertaining friends is decent and delicious.
A rich and velvety dessert with a deep, nutty aroma of roasted black sesame. Its smooth, creamy texture and subtle sweetness make it a comforting treat, perfect for any season. Warm and satisfying, this traditional dessert evokes childhood memories and the taste of home. Loved by all ages, it’s not only delicious but also nourishing and energizing.
The aroma of black sesame blends with the sweetness of red dates. No extra sugar is added, resulting in a light and refreshing flavor with a soft and chewy texture. It's also very nutritious. Chinese yam can strengthen the spleen and stomach, black sesame can nourish the liver and kidneys, and red dates can replenish qi and blood. Combined with the high-quality protein from eggs, it's suitable for both the elderly and children.
This European bread is a great choice for a healthy diet. Based on whole grains and black sesame powder, it's rich in dietary fiber, promoting intestinal motility and aiding digestion. Paired with walnuts and raisins, the walnuts provide unsaturated fatty acids, protein, and various trace elements, while the raisins contain natural sugars and antioxidants, making it a nutritious and sugar-free option. Olive oil can be used instead of butter to reduce saturated fat intake. Unprocessed, it retains the original nutrients of the ingredients, providing a strong sense of satiety and helping to control calorie intake. Whether enjoyed as breakfast or a snack, it provides sustained energy while satisfying both taste buds and health needs, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a balanced, low-fat diet.
The filling blends the rich, mellow aroma of black sesame powder, the crunchy grains of peanuts and walnuts, and the gentle sweetness of milk powder. The multifaceted flavors intertwine, each bite offering a nutty crunch and the richness of sesame, a sweet yet non-cloying experience. The dough is also infused with black sesame powder. After steaming, the aroma of wheat permeates the air, mingling with the scorched aroma of sesame. The soft dough envelops the generous filling. One bite is filled with a soft exterior and fragrant interior. The richness of sesame, the crunch of nuts, and the aroma of milk are a comforting blend from nose to taste. It's a perfect fusion of traditional pastry and nutty flavors, incredibly delicious. By the time I realized it, my stomach was already swollen. The sight of the scale instantly sobered me up—but then I thought, trading three sweet, soft sesame and nut snacks for a solid meal is a real bargain! After all, the dough is so chewy and the filling is so flavorful, it would be a shame not to eat enough.