Sesame paste is made from fine sesame seeds through processes such as screening, washing, roasting, air-cleaning, and grinding. On the basis of grinding sesame seeds into paste, add appropriate boiling water, shake, and extract sesame oil.

The processing technology flow of sesame paste

Raw materials → Clean ingredients → Roasting → Cooling → Grinding → Filling → Finished products

Operation points: [1]

Raw materials

Choose sesame seeds that are mature and not moldy or spoiled

Pure ingredients

Soak the sesame seeds in water for about 10 minutes , and stir gently to remove the grains, empty skins and impurities floating on the water surface, then remove them to dry and set aside.

Roast and stir-fry

Stir-fry over low heat and stir constantly to prevent the sesame seeds from burning. Stir-fry until the sesame seeds have completely evaporated and can be lightly crushed with your hands.

Cooling

The fried sesame seeds need to be cooled immediately to avoid being left in the pot.

Grinding

It can be ground by stone mill or grinder. The finer the sesame seeds, the better the taste.

Filling

Fill while hot and keep it sealed.

Sensory requirements

Brown or tan, no mold spots and a significant sesame paste aroma. No burnt, musty or other bad odors, no teeth, no bad taste.

Editing of production methods

Main ingredients: black (white) sesame seeds, grape seed oil (or virgin olive oil, sesame oil)

1. Wash the sesame seeds first Wash well.

Ingredients needed to make sesame sauce

Ingredients needed to make sesame sauce (5 photos)

2. Put the sesame seeds in the pot and start frying them. You can use medium heat to fry the sesame seeds first, then turn to medium-low heat and stir-fry until you can crush the sesame seeds with your hands. The color of the sesame seeds will be slightly yellow, and it will be very fragrant when you take a bite.

3. Let the fried sesame seeds cool and then pour them into the funnel on the stone grinder. Adjust the flow rate. If the flow rate is too high, the sesame paste will be too thick. If the flow rate is too small, the grinding stone will be dry.

4. Put the sesame paste in a container, such as a glass bottle, let it cool and store it in the refrigerator. [2]

5. It is not advisable to store it for too long, otherwise the oil in the sesame paste will automatically settle and float to the top, causing the lower part to harden, affecting the food and taste.

6. The oil coming out of sesame paste cannot be completely called sesame oil. Because the sesame used to make sesame paste and the sesame used to make sesame oil are fried at completely different temperatures, the aroma of the oil is also different.

Nutritional value editor

Nutrient

1. Tahini is rich in protein, fat and a variety of vitamins and minerals, and has high nutritional value;

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2. Tahini contains a lot of calcium, and regular and moderate consumption is beneficial to the development of bones and teeth;

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3. The iron content of sesame paste is several times higher than that of pork liver and egg yolk. Regular consumption not only has a positive effect on adjusting anorexia, but also corrects and prevents iron deficiency anemia;

4. Sesame paste It is rich in lecithin, which can prevent premature graying or shedding of hair;

5. Sesame paste is also one of the dipping ingredients in shabu-shabu hotpot. Good sesame paste can enhance the flavor. That’s the benefit of hot pot sesame paste.

Note: Due to the high calorie and fat content of sesame paste, it is not advisable to eat more than 10 grams a day.

Purchasing tips: Avoid choosing sesame paste with too much floating oil in the bottle, because the less floating oil, the fresher it is.