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.
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.
- ⅛ part sesame oil see note
Instructions
Substitute 1
- Add sesame oil to Tahini, then mix to combine.
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
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".