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Chinese Sesame Paste

Zhīmajiàng (芝麻酱) Allergens: Sesame
Chinese Sesame Paste

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Pedaliaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Toasted White Sesame Seeds

¿Qué es Chinese Sesame Paste?

A thick, deeply nutty paste made from toasted white sesame seeds, distinct from tahini by its darker roast and richer flavor.

¿A qué sabe Chinese Sesame Paste?

Chinese Sesame Paste tiene un sabor nutty, toasted, earthy, slightly bitter con aromas intense toasted sesame, earthy.

Taste
Nutty, Toasted, Earthy, Slightly bitter
Texture
Thick, Smooth, Oily, Viscous
Aroma
Intense toasted sesame, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 2 tbsp (30g)
Calories600 kcal
Total Fat50 g
Saturated Fat7 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein20 g
Total Carbohydrate20 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium600 mg
Iron9 mg
Potassium450 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To prevent Chinese sesame paste from seizing when mixing, gradually whisk in warm water or oil until smooth before adding other ingredients.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Chinese Sesame Paste

El mejor sustituto para Chinese Sesame Paste es Tahini (Middle Eastern Sesame Paste), usado en una proporción de 1:1 (adjust for roast). Closest in texture, but tahini uses lighter roasted seeds, so flavor is less intense and nutty.

Sustitutos para Chinese Sesame Paste con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Tahini (Middle Eastern Sesame Paste) Mejor 1:1 (adjust for roast) Closest in texture, but tahini uses lighter roasted seeds, so flavor is less intense and nutty.
Peanut Butter (Natural, unsweetened) 1:1 (dilute with oil) Provides nuttiness and creaminess, but will impart a distinct peanut flavor, good for sauces.
Toasted Sesame Oil + Ground Sesame Seeds 1 tbsp oil + 2 tbsp ground seeds For sesame flavor and some texture, but won't achieve the same paste consistency.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Chinese Sesame Paste

  1. Look for pure sesame paste with no added ingredients.
  2. Stir well before use as oil separation is natural.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Chinese Sesame Paste?

  • Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)
  • Dressings
  • Cold Appetizers
  • Sauces
  • Buns (Sesame Paste Buns).

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Chinese Sesame Paste?

Nutty, Toasted, Earthy, Slightly bitter Intense toasted sesame, Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Chinese Sesame Paste?

El mejor sustituto es Tahini (Middle Eastern Sesame Paste) (1:1 (adjust for roast)). Closest in texture, but tahini uses lighter roasted seeds, so flavor is less intense and nutty.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Chinese Sesame Paste?

Look for pure sesame paste with no added ingredients. Stir well before use as oil separation is natural.

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