Black sesame paste (without added oil)
Discover the delightful richness of homemade black sesame paste, crafted without added oil. This slightly sweet paste combines the deep, nutty essence of roasted black sesame seeds with buttery, milky, and almond notes for a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for adding a unique twist to your desserts, spreads, or sauces, this recipe captures the essence of traditional flavors with a modern touch. Get ready to elevate your culinary creations with this versatile and flavorful paste!
Equipment
- 1 Powerful blender such as Vitamix Alternatively one powerful food processor (at least 600W or more)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Black sesame seeds
Instructions
Roast the Sesame Seeds
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the black sesame seeds and roast, stirring constantly, for about 3-5 minutes until they are fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.Tip: Add a few white sesame seeds. When these start to become golden, then the black ones are roasted, too, and you can remove them from the heat.
- Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
Blend the Sesame Seeds:
- Pour the cooled sesame seeds into the blender container.
- Start blending on a low setting and gradually increase the speed to high, or use the Dips and Spreads Program if you are using the Vitamix blender.
- Blend until the seeds start to break down first into a coarse powder.
- Continue blending, stopping every 20 or 30 seconds (to scrape down the sides and allow the blade to cool) until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. This may take several minutes (or approximately four 30-second sessions).
- When ready, it should have a creamy consistency similar to nut butter.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, I recommend using a powerful blender such as Vitamix. Alternatively, you can use a food processor, but it must be robust (ideally 600W or more).
Keep in mind that if you use the food processor or the big blender container, you will have to use a higher quantity of seeds than a cup, as I used for this recipe (approximately 3 Cups as a minimum).
I prefer the small Ascent extension because I normally like to make smaller quantities. Also, due to the cover this comes with, I use the extension's small container for storage, which is great as there are fewer dishes to wash.
Another important note is that when making black sesame paste in a blender, the oils from the seeds heat quickly, which can damage your blender and burn the paste.
To avoid this, I highly recommend blending the seeds for short sessions of 20 to 30 seconds maximum, with breaks of 3-4 minutes in between to allow the blade and container to cool.
Even with these cool breaks, the time required to obtain a smooth paste (without adding any oil) is still shorter than with the food processor. Therefore, this is my preferred option when making sesame paste or any other nut butter.
Other Tips:
Use high-quality black sesame seeds for the best flavor. Ensure the sesame seeds are thoroughly cooled before blending to avoid destroying your blender or food processor. Enjoy your homemade black sesame paste as a spread, in desserts, in lattes, or as a flavorful addition to your other favorite dishes! I do not add flavor when making it as I like to have more flexibility and options in using the black sesame paste later in various types of recipes. Enjoy this black gold as I like to call it. 😊Nutrition
Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
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