Sesame (in Arabic - sim-sim, in Latin - sesame) - oilseed plant, famous for its unique useful properties since ancient times.
Sesame comes from Africa, it was eaten in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, on the Arabian Peninsula, in ancient Rome.
Taste and health benefits have contributed to the spread of sesame seeds throughout the world.
Useful properties of sesame seeds
The beneficial properties of sesame are difficult to overestimate.
It is rightly attributed to products that prolong life and help to cure ailments:
- high protein content promotes the growth and restoration of damaged tissues;
- calcium strengthens bones, teeth and hair, prevents osteoporosis;
- polyunsaturated acids contribute to the normalization of cholesterol, cleanse blood vessels, regulate the cardiovascular system;
- fiber helps to regulate the functions of the gastrointestinal tract;
- sesame oil removes toxins from the body, regulates stool;
- oil is indicated for an ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract and problems with the circulatory system, it is used for pneumonia and otitis media;
- sesame seeds prevent cancer, especially useful for women during menopause;
- decoctions and sesame oil are widely used in cosmetology to maintain the beauty of skin and hair, and more.
Energy value of sesame seeds
Sesame is unusually high-calorie. 100 grams of seeds contain:
- 565 kcal;
- fat - 48.7 grams;
- carbohydrates - 12.2 grams;
- protein - 19.4 grams;
- water - 9 grams;
- ash - 5.1 grams;
- B vitamins (B1, B2) - 1.7 mg;
- vitamin PP - 4.0 mg;
- calcium - 1474.5 mg;
- potassium - 498 mg;
- iron - 61 mg;
- phosphorus - 720 mg;
- magnesium - 540 mg;
- sodium - 75 mg.
The calorie content of one teaspoon of sesame seeds is 39.32 kcal. When using sesame in cooking, you should remember not only about its beneficial properties and taste, but also about the high calorie content of the product.
Sesame and cooking
Sesame is readily used by culinary specialists as a seasoning for various dishes. It is used as a filling in sweets, for sprinkling baking, halva and kozinaki are made from sesame sweet pasta. Sesame is added to the breading for frying meat, portioned dishes of fish and chicken. It is used in oriental cuisine for making sushi and rolls.
Sesame oil is made from seeds, which is used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and medicine.
Sesame goes well with vegetables, rice dishes, salads with sesame seeds are popular all over the world.
Salads with sesame seeds, the recipes of which will be offered below, are easy to prepare, healthy and diversify the daily diet.
Salad "Cucumbers with sesame seeds"
A salad with cucumbers sprinkled with sesame seeds is healthy and requires a minimum of food. There are many cooking options for cucumber dressing. One of the options for a salad with sesame seeds, the photo of which is presented below, requires the following products:
- fresh cucumbers - 3 or 4 pieces;
- sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (or to taste);
- table salt - to taste;
- granulated sugar - 1 tablespoon (can be replaced with honey);
- sunflower oil - 1 teaspoon;
- soy sauce - 0.5 teaspoon;
- rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons.
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, cut into thin circles, put in a bowl, salt.
Mix rice vinegar, oil, granulated sugar (or honey) and soy sauce in a separate bowl. Mix well.
Fry sesame seeds in a dry frying pan until golden brown.
Squeeze the cut cucumbers slightly, put in a salad bowl, season with the prepared mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Delicious salad ready to serve.
Salad "Chicken breast with vegetables and sesame seeds"
From chicken breast with vegetables seasoned with sesame seeds, it is easy to prepare a diet salad, which can be used as an independent dish for dinner or lunch.
Would need:
- fresh cucumbers - 3 pieces;
- chicken breast (fillet) - 400 grams;
- sesame seeds - 4 tablespoons (or to taste);
- bell pepper (sweet) - 2 pieces;
- soy sauce - 1/2 cup;
- lemon (juice) - 1 piece;
- greens (parsley, dill, salad) - to taste;
- sunflower oil - 3 tablespoons;
- black pepper (bitter) - to taste;
- garlic to taste.
Boil the chicken breast, cool and cut into thin strips.
Mix soy sauce with lemon juice. Put the chopped breast in a container, pour with a mixture of sauce with lemon, leave to marinate for forty minutes.
Fry the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan until golden brown.
Rinse pepper and cucumbers thoroughly, peel and cut into strips.
Wash and finely chop the parsley and dill.
In a separate container, mix the oil, hot peppers and chopped garlic.
Put pickled chicken, prepared vegetables, sesame and herbs in a salad bowl.
Spice the mixture with oil.
Mix well.
Put pre-washed sheets of green salad on the dish , put the cooked mixture with chicken and vegetables on them beautifully. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and herbs.
Salad ready.
Salad "Tuna with sesame seeds and vegetables"
For lovers of fish, a simple and healthy fish salad with vegetables and sesame seeds is offered.
Required Products:
- canned tuna in oil - 1 can (300 grams);
- fresh cucumber - 1 or 2 pieces;
- fresh tomatoes - 2 pieces;
- Bulgarian pepper (sweet) - 1 piece;
- salad - one bunch;
- sesame seeds - 3 tablespoons;
- sunflower oil - to taste;
- garlic - to taste;
- food salt - to taste;
- ground black bitter pepper - to taste;
- lemon - 1 piece.
Remove the fish from the jar, grind it.
Rinse tomatoes, cucumbers thoroughly, cut into cubes.
Rinse the salad, tear the leaves into pieces.
Chop the garlic, mix with oil.
Put fish, chopped vegetables, salad into a salad bowl. Mix everything, add oil and garlic, salt, pepper, season with lemon juice, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Gently mix again. Salad is ready to serve.
Conclusion
There are many delicious dishes with sesame seeds. Salad with sesame seeds, the recipe with the photo of which is given above, is one of the simplest, healthy and economical dishes. Any hostess can cook it.
Sesame seed is good for everyone. Experiment, use ready-made recipes, invent your own. Indulge yourself and your loved ones with a variety of sesame salads.
Bon Appetit!