Last year, right about now, tahini broke through from Middle Eastern cuisine to mainstream menus. Now, another sesame-based flavor is making the same progression. Black sesame has been part of Asian culture for centuries. In Japanese cooking, you might see black sesame seeds sprinkled on top of rice. [more...]

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