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3 substitutes for Chinese sesame paste
This guide provides three alternative mixtures to replicate the flavor and texture of Chinese sesame paste, a thick nutty condiment. Substitutes combine tahini or peanut butter with toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil, producing variations that approximate the traditional paste's rich, nutty taste and creamy consistency. These mixtures serve well for cooking or dipping when original sesame paste is unavailable.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For substitute 1
- ¼ part sesame oil see note
- 1 part tahini
For substitute 2
- 1 part sesame seeds toasted
- ¼ part sesame oil see note
- 1 part peanut butter unsweetened
For substitute 3
- 1 part toasted sesame seeds
- ⅛ part sesame oil see note
Instructions
Substitute 1
- Add sesame oil to Tahini, then mix to combine.
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Substitute 2
- Grind toasted sesame seeds into a paste in a mortar (or in a grinder).
- Add sesame oil and peanut butter. Mix until well combined.
Substitute 3
- Grind toasted sesame seeds to a smooth paste in a mortar (or in a grinder).
- Add sesame oil then mix well.
Notes
- Use toasted sesame oil rather than raw sesame seed oil for authentic flavor in substitutes.
- Grind toasted sesame seeds finely to achieve a smooth paste resembling sesame paste.
- Tahini mixed with toasted sesame oil can be an immediate substitute if sesame paste is unavailable.
- Including peanut butter in one substitute offers a creamy texture and a mild nutty flavor, suitable for some recipes.