Toast Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are often used as a garnish in Chinese cooking. In addition to enhancing the natural flavors of food, sesame seeds also add to the overall look of the food. Here is a quick guide to toasting your sesame seeds the right way:

  1. Heat up a pan, on high heat. Make sure that you can easily pick up and stir the pan.
  2. After the pan is very hot, place the seeds in the pan.
  3. Constantly stir the seeds while heating. Be sure to get both seeds of each seed to darken lightly. This should only take about 30 – 45 seconds.
  4. Immediately remove the seeds after cooking.
  5. You will sometimes have to let your seeds cool before using them. Your seeds are now ready!