Sesame paste, a Chinese pantry staple, adds nutty richness to noodles, sauces, pastries, and so much more:
In the summertime, my parents like to toss cold noodles with a sauce starring toasted sesame paste. One of the first kitchen tasks they ever delegated to me was making that dressing. I shouldered the responsibility with relish—not only because sesame noodles are downright slurpable, but also because it meant digging into a jar of sesame paste and being able to lick the spoon afterward.
My childhood fridge could do without milk or eggs, but running out of sesame paste could prompt a late-night trip to the grocery. Called zhīma jiàng in Chinese, sesame paste is made from unhulled white sesame seeds that are toasted until brown and ground into a thick and creamy paste. The versatile condiment lends its rich, nutty punch and deep, earthy aroma to both sweet and savory dishes.
Tahini is sometimes listed as a substitute for sesame paste, but in my mind, the two aren’t interchangeable. Though tahini is also made from white sesame seeds, they’re usually untoasted or lightly toasted. By comparison, toasted sesame paste is more assertive and aromatic and also thicker in texture.desert island ingredient
!—and use it to jazz up noodles, pastries, and grilled meats. If I’m feeling ambitious, I’ll make it myself by toasting sesame seeds until golden, cooling them, and then grinding them in a food processor with just enough sesame oil to make a paste. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use the finished paste, whether homemade or store bought.The next time you’re churning up a dressing for noodles or a salad, start with a dollop of toasted sesame paste in a bowl.
To make an easy dip for grilled proteins and vegetables, thin out the toasted sesame paste with something creamy and tangy such as full-fat Greek yogurt. My 30-secondwould taste great alongside meat skewers or celery sticks, while a sweetened version would pair nicely with apple slices or even toast: When I was a kid, my parents would often pack me sesame-and-jelly sandwiches instead of the usual peanut butter.
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