Traditional Roasted Sesame Paste
Rich and nutty roasted sesame paste is a staple of Japanese and Chinese cuisine, where it’s called Neri Goma or Zhi Ma Jiang. Made from just one ingredient!
Ingredients
- 4 cups sesame seeds see Note 1, toasted
- 1 tbsp sesame oil optional, roasted
Instructions
- Add toasted sesame seeds to a blender or food processor. Secure lid tightly.
- Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high speed.
- Blend until completely smooth (at least 2 minutes).
- Optional: Blend in 1 tbsp of roasted sesame oil for an even stronger, more intense sesame flavour. I only recommend this step if you're planning to use the sesame oil for savoury recipes.
Notes
Sesame Seeds: You can either use raw sesame seeds—which you’ll have to roast yourself—or buy toasted sesame seeds which have already been pre-toasted for you. Both are good options.
If you decide to toast your own sesame seeds, it’s simple enough. Stir them around in a large frying pan on medium heat for a few minutes, just long enough to smell the sesame aroma. The seeds will turn a very light golden brown. Be sure not to let the sesame seeds brown too much, or else your sesame paste will turn out bitter. I don't recommend using less than 4 cups of sesame seeds, or you may find it hard to blend the mixture smoothly.
- If you decide to toast your own sesame seeds, it’s simple enough. Stir them around in a large frying pan on medium heat for a few minutes, just long enough to smell the sesame aroma. The seeds will turn a very light golden brown. Be sure not to let the sesame seeds brown too much, or else your sesame paste will turn out bitter.
- I don't recommend using less than 4 cups of sesame seeds, or you may find it hard to blend the mixture smoothly.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1604
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1604kcal | 80% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 139g | 214% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 61g | 359% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 53g | 265% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1310mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 33g | 132% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 2730mg | 273% |
| Iron | 41mg | 228% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.