Discover the many uses of sesame seeds

Here are a few more sesame-inspired recipes that would be worth trying.

Orange Sesame Beef Stir-Fry
Place meat in a self-closing plastic bag. Combine orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Reserve half the marinade; pour remaining marinade over steak. Marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes.

Saut beef and 3 teaspoons sesame seed in hot oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat for about 3 minutes, or until beef is browned. Remove beef from skillet and keep warm. Add vegetables and stir-fry until just tender but still crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Combine reserved marinade with cornstarch and sugar. Add to skillet and bring to a boil. Return beef to skillet. Stir and heat through. Top with remaining 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, and serve over rice.

Tuna with Black and White Sesame Seeds and Wasabi Aiolili (recipe follows)

Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger in small bowl. Place tuna in large self-sealing plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Mix black and white sesame seeds, black pepper and salt on large plate.

Remove tuna from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Coat tuna steaks on both sides with sesame seed mixture, pressing firmly so the mixture adheres to the tuna.

Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add tuna; cook 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Slice tuna and serve with Wasabi Aioli.

Makes 4 servings.