Sesame Seeds White 80g

Recipes & Uses

Why Keep White Sesame Seeds in the Pantry?

Mild, buttery nutty flavour
Easy to use across both Asian and Middle Eastern-style dishes.

Toast them for much more aroma
A couple of minutes in a dry pan completely changes their flavour.

The classic seed for bread and buns
Use on burger buns, bread rolls, crackers and flatbreads.

Make homemade tahini
Toast and grind the seeds into a creamy sesame paste.

Perfect as a finishing seed
Sprinkle over rice, noodles, vegetables and salads immediately before serving.

What Do White Sesame Seeds Taste Like?

White Sesame Seeds have a mild, creamy, buttery and gently nutty flavour.

Raw, the flavour is fairly delicate.

Once toasted, they become:

More aromatic
More deeply nutty
Slightly richer

That transformation is why toasting Sesame Seeds is such a useful technique.

Their mild flavour pairs naturally with:

Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Rice
Noodles
Bread
Tahini
Honey

White Sesame vs Black Sesame

Both are Sesame Seeds, but there are noticeable differences.

Choose White Sesame Seeds when you want:

• Mild nutty flavour
• Tahini
• Burger buns
• Bread and baking
• A subtle garnish
• A lighter colour

Choose Black Sesame Seeds when you want:

• Stronger, earthier nuttiness
• Dramatic dark colour
• Black sesame desserts
• More visual contrast

White Sesame is the gentler everyday option.

Black Sesame is the more robust and visually striking option.

How to Use White Sesame Seeds

Bread & Burger Buns

Brush the surface of the dough lightly with water, milk or egg wash.

Sprinkle generously with White Sesame Seeds.

Bake as usual.

The oven naturally toasts the seeds and develops their nutty aroma.

Sushi & Rice Bowls

Sprinkle over:

Sushi
Poke bowls
Steamed rice
Fried rice

just before serving.

Stir-Fries

Add toasted Sesame Seeds at the end rather than cooking them for a long time.

This helps preserve both their crunch and toasted aroma.

Noodles

Finish:

Ramen
Cold noodles
Stir-fried noodles

with a light sprinkle.

Salads

Use over:

Asian-style slaw
Cucumber salad
Green salads
Grain bowls

for an easy nutty crunch.

Toast Them for More Flavour

White Sesame Seeds become significantly more aromatic when toasted.

Place a dry frying pan over medium heat.

Add the seeds in a thin layer.

Toast for around 1–2 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan regularly.

Remove them once they become lightly golden and smell strongly nutty.

Transfer them out of the hot pan immediately.

They can burn quickly if left on the heat.

Why Toasting Makes Such a Difference

Heat changes the flavour dramatically.

Raw Sesame Seeds are relatively gentle.

Toasting creates the deeper flavours we often associate with sesame-based Asian and Middle Eastern dishes.

That's why freshly toasted Sesame Seeds work particularly well over:

Rice
Noodles
Vegetables
Salads

where they are added just before serving.

Make Homemade Tahini

White Sesame Seeds are the classic starting point for tahini.

Lightly toast the seeds.

Allow them to cool.

Blend until finely ground.

Continue blending as the natural oils begin to release.

Depending on your blender and preferred texture, add a little neutral oil to help create a smoother paste.

Use homemade tahini in:

Hummus
Dressings
Sauces
Dips

or drizzle it over vegetables and grain bowls.

Try It This Way

For an easy sesame noodle bowl, cook noodles and toss with a sauce made from:

Soy sauce
Sesame oil
A little honey or brown sugar
Garlic
Ginger

Finish with:

Toasted White Sesame Seeds

and sliced spring onion.

Add chicken, tofu or vegetables if desired.

The sesame seeds provide the final nutty flavour and crunch.

Make Sesame-Crusted Chicken or Fish

Lightly coat chicken or fish with your preferred seasoning.

Press White Sesame Seeds onto the surface before cooking.

Pan-fry or bake until cooked through.

The seeds toast against the surface and create a light nutty crust.

Try this with:

Salmon
Tuna
Chicken breast
Tofu

Use Them in Dressings

Toast White Sesame Seeds and combine with:

Soy sauce
Rice vinegar or lemon juice
Sesame oil
A little honey

Use the dressing over:

• Cucumber salad
• Asian slaw
• Noodle salad
• Steamed vegetables
• Grain bowls

Crushing some of the seeds first gives the dressing even more sesame flavour.

Sesame Seeds in Baking

White Sesame Seeds aren't limited to savoury food.

Add them to:

Biscuits
Crackers
Breadsticks
Granola

or use them as a topping before baking.

Their mild flavour works particularly well when you want nuttiness without using chopped nuts.

Make a Mixed Seed Topping

Combine White Sesame Seeds with:

Black Sesame Seeds
Nigella Seeds
Poppy Seeds

and use over:

Bread
Bagels
Crackers
Salads

The mix gives you different colours, textures and flavours in one easy topping.

Beyond Burger Buns

Once you've opened the pack, try White Sesame Seeds in:

• Sushi
• Poke bowls
• Rice
• Fried rice
• Stir-fries
• Noodles
• Salads
• Burger buns
• Bread rolls
• Crackers
• Hummus
• Tahini
• Sesame dressings
• Chicken crusts
• Fish crusts
• Granola
• Seed mixes

White Sesame Seeds deserve a permanent pantry spot because they can be used raw, toasted, ground into paste or baked directly onto food — all from one simple seed.

Toast Only What You Need

Sesame Seeds contain natural oils.

For the freshest flavour, keep most of the seeds untoasted and toast only the amount you plan to use.

Storage

Store White Sesame Seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place.

Because the seeds contain natural oils, keeping them away from heat and light helps preserve their fresh nutty flavour.