TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you have to generate the named entities (NER) given its ingredients of the recipe. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
PROBLEM: 3/4 ounce dried wakame seaweed (whole or cut), 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned), 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 small tart apple (1/4 pound) such as Granny Smith, 2 scallions, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

SOLUTION: rice vinegar, soy sauce, Asian sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, apple, scallions, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds

PROBLEM: 2 lb. diced frozen hash brown potatoes, 1 pt. sour cream, 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/3 c. onions, chopped fine, 1 stick butter, melted

SOLUTION: frozen hash brown potatoes, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, onions, butter

PROBLEM: 3 eggs, beaten, 1 1/4 c. dark Karo syrup, 1 1/4 c. quick cooking oatmeal, uncooked, 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring, 1 stick margarine, melted, 2 unbaked 8-inch pie shells

SOLUTION:
eggs, syrup, cooking oatmeal, vanilla flavoring, margarine