Sesame: Global Recipes and Stories of an Ancient Seed - Hardcover

A clear, approachable guide to the world of sesame, from halva, tahini, and sesame oil, to togarashi, gomasio, and furikake, with 80+ vegetarian-forward recipes, from the founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill in New York’s historic Chelsea Market.

With its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history.

In Sesame, Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill, celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient. Whether it’s in the form of a seed, tahini (a ground sesame paste), sesame oil, or halva (a delicate, fudge-like candy made from sesame paste), readers will learn to incorporate sesame in 80+ traditional and modern global recipes.

Through vibrant photography, evocative storytelling, and contributions from a slate of noted chefs and food luminaries across the globe.

• Hardcover, 224 pages
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.9" x 9.3"
• 80+ sesame-centered, vegetarian-forward recipes written by Rachel Simons
• Includes contributions from chefs like David Lebovitz, Molly Yeh, Nisha Vora, and Zoë François