3 substitutes for Chinese sesame paste

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3 substitutes for Chinese sesame paste

Chinese sesame paste is a popular condiment used in noodles, salad, dipping sauce, etc. This recipe shows you how to substitute in three ways. 

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Ingredients

For substitute 1

  • ¼ part sesame oil see note
  • 1 part Tahini

For substitute 2

  • 1 part toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ part sesame oil see note
  • 1 part peanut butter unsweetened

For substitute 3

  • 1 part toasted sesame seeds.
  • part sesame oil see note
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Instructions

Substitute 1

  1. Add sesame oil to Tahini, then mix to combine.

Substitute 2

  1. Grind toasted sesame seeds into a paste in a mortar (or in a grinder).
  2. Add sesame oil and peanut butter. Mix until well combined.

Substitute 3

  1. Grind toasted sesame seeds to a smooth paste in a mortar (or in a grinder).
  2. Add sesame oil then mix well.

Notes

  • Please be aware that there are two types of sesame oil. On my blog, sesame oil always refers to Toasted Sesame Oil (or Pure Sesame Oil/麻油/香油) which is made from toasted sesame seeds. It has a brownish-orange colour and a distinctive nutty aroma. 
  • The other type of sesame oil is made from raw, pressed sesame seeds. It has a light golden colour and doesn't have a strong smell. Usually it's labeled as "Sesame seed oil".
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