Chinese sesame paste is a popular condiment used in noodles, salad, dipping sauce, etc. This recipe shows you how to substitute in three ways.
Prep Time5mins
Total Time5mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Sauces
Author: Wei Guo
Ingredients
For substitute 1
¼partsesame oilsee note
1partTahini
For substitute 2
1parttoasted sesame seeds
¼partsesame oilsee note
1partpeanut butterunsweetened
For substitute 3
1parttoasted sesame seeds.
⅛partsesame oilsee 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".