Sesame Thins Recipes

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds in a 350F oven for 10 to 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
• In a large bowl, combine seeds, flours and salt.
• Add oil, stir until the mixture comes together.
• Add just enough water (a tablespoon at a time) to form a workable dough.
• Divide dough into three equal portions.
• Roll one portion, until it's very thin (about 1/16 inch thick).
• Cut dough into desired shape (s)- use a wine glass/cookie cutter or a pizza wheel.
• Transfer them to parchment-lined cookie sheets.
• Bake the crackers for 25-30 mins, until they're beginning to brown around the edges.
• Remove them from oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

Steps:

• Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer (water should be as salty as seawater). Meanwhile, gently unroll the fresh noodle "nests" to aerate and separate the strands prior to boiling. Place noodles into simmering water, gently stir and cook until al dente, 2½-3 minutes. Drain, then immediately rinse under cold water to chill. Toss with 1-2 teaspoons peanut oil and set aside.
• Sauce, part 1: In a blender, combine peppercorns, peanut oil, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, mirin, sesame paste, peanut butter, shallot, ½ chili, garlic, ginger, and a few sprigs cilantro. Set aside.
• Prepare garnish: Cut a 2½-inch piece from the cucumber; slice piece into wide planks, stack, and slice into matchsticks. (Reserve the remainder for another use, or use as additional garnish.) Slice remaining half of chili into fine matchsticks. Thinly slice light green part of the scallion on a 45-degree angle. Set garnish aside.
• Sauce, part 2: Purée sauce until it is smooth with a thin consistency, about 1 minute. Taste to adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary. Makes about 2 cups. (Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.)
• Assembly: Evenly divide noodles into 4 bowls. Using a bulb baster, drizzle 3-4 tablespoons of sauce over the noodles. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of cilantro, scallions, fresh chili, and a little bundle of cucumber. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Mix flour, soda, and salt and add to wet ingredients.
• Make 3/4" balls (I use a teaspoon scoop) and roll in sesame seeds.
• Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.