Recipes

Bibim guksu literally translates to mixed noodles in Korean, and this is a simply delicious cold noodle dish. With crisp cucumber and sour-spice-everything-nice kimchi, you cannot find a more refreshing summer meal. Recipe created by food writer Justine Lee.

Developed by Justine Lee, this is the ultimate summer dessert—no ice machine needed! Garnish with sweet and summery elements you want to mellow down with. 

A decadent and fun cream puff made from scratch with classic baking ingredients, our Black Sesame Crunchy Butter, and a gold leaf for added flair. This recipe was written and created by Jane Lee, AKA Cake Barn, a home baker in the Bay Area, CA.

Imagine warm banana bread with a nuttier, earthier twist (literally). This Black Sesame Swirl Banana Bread recipe is easy and delicious -- use some bananas that’ve sat on the counter for one too many days! Pair with coffee for the perfect breakfast or midday treat. 

Looking for a mid-day pick-me-up? This slightly sweet and refreshing Japanese Sando with fresh strawberries and freshly-whipped Black Sesame cream has you covered! If you want to check out the...

For this holiday season, impress your guests with tender, caramelized Brussels sprouts dressed up in our spicy, sweet, and tangy Dried Chili Sichuan Sauce.   Spicy Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts Prep: 10...

Crispy edges on the outside? Fluffy on the inside? Drizzled in peanut-y, gingery, and garlicky sauce? Count us in! Try our favorite way of eating potatoes with our Roasted Peanut...

Tang Yuan is a sweet rice ball dessert that’s eaten with family to symbolize togetherness on Chinese New Year. Our Black Sesame Crunchy Butter is inspired by the popular sweet, luscious filling that’s traditionally made with black sesame and lard. Since lard is hard to come by, our recipe uses coconut oil and black beans as delicious (and vegan!) alternatives.