Gluten-Free Sesame Chicken Recipe - Beyond Flour (2024)

FAQs

Does sesame sauce have gluten? ›

Yes, sesame is gluten-free.

That being said, it's always a good idea to read the label to ensure no gluten ingredients have been added before enjoying!

Yes. Like almost all cooking oils, pure sesame oil is naturally gluten free, assuming no cross contamination has occurred. Sesame oil is a great addition to any gluten-free diet, given that it has a lot going for it, as this article reveals.

Condiments such as soy sauce, barbecue sauce, mustard, and gravy are often made with gluten containing ingredients, such as wheat, wheat starch or malt flavoring. Be sure to double check ingredients on condiments and sauces or look for gluten free varieties.

Most soy sauces contain gluten

The sauce is typically made by combining soy and crushed wheat and allowing the two to ferment for several days in a salty brine containing mold cultures (2). Therefore, most soy sauces contain gluten from the wheat. However, one variety called tamari is often naturally gluten-free.

Cornstarch is a fine, white powder processed from the endosperm of corn. The endosperm is the nutrient-rich tissue inside the grain. Corn is a gluten-free grain, and no other ingredients are typically required to make cornstarch. As a result, pure cornstarch — which contains 100% cornstarch — is naturally gluten-free.

Some people may experience an allergic reaction to sesame. Foods to avoid if they have a sesame allergy include foods containing sesame seeds, sesame oil, and tahini.

It's important to know that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut flour and peanut oil are considered naturally gluten-free foods. Gluten is a form of protein found in wheat, barley and rye (2).

Blending olive oil with other oils is not only acceptable but also encouraged in certain situations. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider blending oils: Enhanced Flavor: Different oils, such as avocado oil, sesame oil, or walnut oil, offer unique flavors and aromas.

However, olive oil does contain more nutritional compounds beyond sesame oil. Olive oil has antioxidants, which can help protect against free radical damage. It also contains vitamin E, iron, potassium, vitamin K, phenol compounds and more. Sesame oil also contains vitamins E and K, but in much smaller amounts.

Avoid: soy sauce (unless labeled gluten-free), oyster sauce, hoisin sauce; dumplings, egg roll or wonton wrappers (made of wheat flour); chow mein, lo mein, or other noodles made of wheat. Ask if the dish has been prepared on a clean surface, in a clean pan, using fresh utensils.

What sauce from the Chinese is gluten-free? ›

Alternatively, tamari soy sauce is gluten free and safe for people with coeliac disease. Shop bought sweet chilli sauce may contain gluten - as always, check the label on any products to make sure they are gluten free.

Goma (胡麻, ごま) refers to sesame seeds, while Dare or Tare (たれ) translates to sauce in Japanese. Pronounced as [Goh-mah Dah-Leh], this delectable sauce is made from Japanese sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and dashi (Japanese soup stock).

Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in chicken broth, water, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.