Black Sesame Paste (黑芝麻馅)
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Black Sesame Paste (黑芝麻馅)
Description
The Black Sesame Paste (黑芝麻馅) starts by gently toasting black sesame seeds until they become plump and aromatic, ensuring the natural oils release upon grinding. Once ground to a smooth consistency, the paste is combined with sweeteners like honey or sugar to achieve the desired firmness or flow. Optionally, butter or coconut oil can be blended in, adding richness and altering the texture to a softer state that melts pleasantly when warmed. This paste can serve as a filling or topping, bringing a deep, nutty flavor to various dishes.
The choice between honey and sugar affects the paste's consistency: honey yields a firmer paste that holds shape well, whereas sugar produces a runnier mixture adaptable for different uses. Incorporating butter or coconut oil is particularly beneficial if the paste is used in warm applications, lending a luscious mouthfeel and a molten quality.
The drying and grinding steps are crucial for the paste's texture and flavor, and the recipe emphasizes careful toasting, attentive grinding with breaks to prevent overheating, and thorough folding of ingredients to achieve a uniform paste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black sesame seeds raw or toasted
- 1½ tablespoon honey or white/brown sugar (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (OPTIONAL, see note 2)
Instructions
Toast (skip if using ready-toasted seeds)
- In a clean, dry pan, toast black sesame seeds over low heat. Move them around with a spatula constantly to heat evenly.
- When the seeds become plump and can be crushed easily between fingertips, remove them from the heat (It took me about 6 minutes).
Grind
- Transfer the toasted seeds to a food processor, a blender, or a spice grinder. Run the machine in full power to grind them. Take breaks periodically to avoid overheating the machine. Also, use a flexible spatula to scrape off any seeds sticking to the side.
- Once the seeds release their natural oil and become a semi-solid, smooth paste, transfer it to a bowl.
Flavor
- Use honey if you prefer a firm paste that holds its shape easily. Pour it over the paste, then fold with a spatula to combine thoroughly.
- Use white or brown sugar if you prefer a runnier paste. Add it little by little. Taste and adjust its quantity as needed.
- Optionally, add softened butter (or coconut oil) to the paste to enrich its flavor and increase its fluidity in hot food (see note 2).
Store
- Store the paste in a sterilized, airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for a month or in the freezer for 6 months.
Notes
- You can substitute honey or sugar with alternatives like golden syrup, maple syrup, or brown rice syrup according to taste preference.
- Add butter or coconut oil if you plan to use the paste as a filling for hot dishes, as it improves texture and creates a lava-like consistency when warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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