Recipes for Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons expired sesame oil
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, etc.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat the expired sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cooked noodles (such as soba, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
• 2 tablespoons expired sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the expired sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
3. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss until well coated.
4. Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
• 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add sesame oil, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
5. Add cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
6. Serve the sesame oil chicken stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.