Directions In a small sauté pan, over low heat, gently toast sesame seeds, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden, 3-4 minutes. Transfer sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle, add honey ...

Remove from heat and quickly whisk in egg until incorporated. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, if using, and adjust to taste, as needed. Top with sesame seeds and shredded nori, and serve hot.

But there was a standout: Peter’s Chinese Cafe, on 12th Avenue at Elizabeth Street. Mom and I stumbled ... so many orders for sesame chicken (and 20 other chicken dishes), or wonton soup ...

Some recipes base the homemade dressing on commercially ground sesame paste, but I prefer to start with white sesame seeds, which I toast in a small pan with a hinged mesh lid that locks into place.

In a large bowl, combine the sesame oil, vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Add the cucumbers and toss well. Let stand for 10 minutes, tossing a few times. In a mini food processor, combine the ...