Sesame Oil

The bright red Lobsta Love food truck rolled into a spot outside Harvard Yard last fall and began serving classic New England fare. The truck was on break over the holidays when the students were out of town, says owner Todd Saunders. It's back now. Lobster rolls are here, of course, succulent knuckles and claws culled from wild Maine lobsters and served on several sizes of Iggy's rolls, plus the classic top-loading hot dog roll ($5 to $23). There is also an Asian fusion lobster roll with light traces of ponzu, sesame oil, and fresh basil.

(Wheat berries, roll-ups) 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1 1/4 pounds peeled seeded butternut squash 5 large kale leaves 1 medium onion 1 medium cucumber 8 lettuce leaves 6 scallions 1/2 bunch fresh parsley 1 piece (1 1/2 inches) fresh ginger 4 large wheat, white, or spinach wraps (about 9 inches) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar 2 tablespoons red miso 1 tablespoon honey 2 cups wheat berries (12 to 14 ounces)

Serves 6 Satays are made in many cultures, including Indonesia. In this version, cubes of chicken are marinated in soy sauce, dark sesame oil, brown sugar, and ground coriander, which make the meat aromatic, smoky, and slightly sweet. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (2 1/2 pounds total) 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dark sesame oil 1/4 cup dark brown sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 ...

The bright red Lobsta Love food truck rolled into a spot outside Harvard Yard last fall and began serving classic New England fare. The truck was on break over the holidays when the students were out of town, says owner Todd Saunders. It's back now. Lobster rolls are here, of course, succulent knuckles and claws culled from wild Maine lobsters and served on several sizes of Iggy's rolls, plus the classic top-loading hot dog roll ($5 to $23). There is also an Asian fusion lobster roll with light traces of ponzu, sesame oil, and fresh basil.

While you cook the quinoa, make the dressing in a food processor, then switch the blade to the grater attachment to prep the beet and carrots. Just before serving, microwave the kale and stir it into the salad. DRESSING 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil ¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar Grated rind and juice of 1 lime Salt, to taste ½ cup canola oil 1. In the...

Serves 4 This popular restaurant bowl is easy to make at home but the technique is a little tricky. The finished soup should have pale yellow petals of barely set egg floating in a rich chicken broth. To achieve this, you have to wave chopsticks above the surface of the hot soup with one hand while you slowly pour in the eggs with the other - without overcooking the eggs. If you’re starting with commercially prepared chicken stock, enhance it by simmering it for 10 minutes with several slices of fresh ginger and scallions, both bruised slightly with the flat side of a broad knife.

Serves 4 Think spicy tuna and a sushi bar comes to mind. But there are other ways to meld rich fish and hot condiments. One is this composed canned tuna salad, made with the same spicy sauce used in those popular sushi rolls. You can make the same dish with shrimp, grilled salmon, smoked salmon, or leftover roast striped bass. The sauce begins with ordinary mayo, to which sesame oil and a few squirts of the Thai hot sauce sriracha are mixed in - enough to make a lip-tingling, faintly pink-colored sauce.

Makes about 3/4 cup 1  piece (1 1/2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated  2  tablespoons red miso  2  tablespoons brown rice vinegar  1  teaspoon toasted sesame oil  1  tablespoon honey   Salt, to taste  1/4  cup canola oil  2. Slowly whisk in the canola oil until it is all added. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, if you like. Lisa Zwirn

Serves 4 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup water 1 ...

Makes 2 cups 1 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1. In a medium nonreactive bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Makes about 3/4 cup 1  piece (1 1/2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and grated  2  tablespoons red miso  2  tablespoons brown rice vinegar  1  teaspoon toasted sesame oil  1  tablespoon honey   Salt, to taste  1/4  cup canola oil  2. Slowly whisk in the canola oil until it is all added. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, if you like. Lisa Zwirn

Scallion pancakes Serves 6 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup boiling water Extra flour (for sprinkling) 10 tablespoons canola oil 2 bunches scallions, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1. Have on hand a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a metal rack. 2. In a food processor, combine flour, cornstarch, and salt. With the machine running, slowly add the water. Mix dough for 1 to 2 minutes until it forms a ball.

Serves 4 Before you make the salad, press the tofu between two heavy boards or microwave it on a plate for 2 minutes, then drain off the liquid. DRESSING ¼ strongcup white sesame seeds, toasted /strong/ppstrong1 /strongstrongclove garlic, chopped/strong/ppstrong ¼ /strongstrongteaspoon salt/strong/ppstrong ¼ /strongstrongcup canola oil/strong/ppstrong2 /strongstrongtablespoons soy sauce/strong/ppstrong1 ½ /strongstrongteaspoons sugar/strong/ppstrong1./strong In a food processor, pulse the sesame seeds several times or until the aroma is...

Japanese pot stickers (gyoza) Makes about 36 There are two ways to cook these dumplings: frying and boiling. The boiled dumplings, a healthier alternative, are called sui gyoza. The wrappers are soft and wrinkly, like wontons. Serve with a soy dipping sauce. DIPPING SAUCE 2 strongtablespoons soy sauce/strong/ppstrong2 /strongstrongteaspoons rice vinegar/strong/ppstrongDash of hot chili oil (rayu), or to taste/strong/pstrong1./strong In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.pstrong2./strong Stir well; set aside./ppDUMPLINGS/ppstrong ½ /strongstrongmedium...

Serves 4 Vary the vegetables according to your taste. Other possibilities include snow or sugar snap peas, bean sprouts, and bok choy. SAUCE ½ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. 2. Stir well and set aside.

Serves 6 with leftovers Flank varies in size from 1 ¼ pounds to 2 ½ pounds. Use the sesame-ginger mixture to glaze the meat during grilling, then reheat it and brush again while the meat rests after cooking. GLAZE ¼ cup honey 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot chili-garlic sauce 1. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, ginger, soy...

Serves 6 ¼ cup peanut oil 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sriracha or other chili sauce ½ large head napa cabbage, finely chopped 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped...

Serves 4 Curly ramen noodles (chuka soba), come dried in compact squares or nests. You can also use 1 pound of thin fresh Chinese noodles in this Japanese dish. 3 cups beef broth 2 cups water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 4 scallions, cut into 4-inch lengths and smashed 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, cut into 4 slices 4 cooked pork spare ribs 2 teaspoons sesame oil Salt and...

While you cook the quinoa, make the dressing in a food processor, then switch the blade to the grater attachment to prep the beet and carrots. Just before serving, microwave the kale and stir it into the salad. DRESSING 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil ¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar Grated rind and juice of 1 lime Salt, to taste ½ cup canola oil 1. In the...