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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

O Que É Chinese Sesame Paste?

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

Qual o Sabor de Chinese Sesame Paste?

Chinese Sesame Paste tem um sabor nutty, toasted, earthy, slightly bitter com aromas de intense toasted sesame, earthy.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Chinese Sesame Paste

O melhor substituto para Chinese Sesame Paste é Tahini (Middle Eastern Sesame Paste), usado na proporção de 1:1 (adjust for roast). Closest in texture, but tahini uses lighter roasted seeds, so flavor is less intense and nutty.

Substitutos para Chinese Sesame Paste com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Tahini (Middle Eastern Sesame Paste) Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Chinese Sesame Paste

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Chinese Sesame Paste?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Chinese Sesame Paste?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Chinese Sesame Paste?

O melhor substituto é 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.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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