Tahini, also called sesame paste, is a food made from ground fried sesame seeds. It has a fragrant flavor and is eaten as a condiment. According to the color of the sesame seeds used, it can be divided into white sesame paste and black sesame paste.

Tahini is one of the most popular condiments. White sesame paste is better for consumption, and black sesame paste is better for nourishing Qi.

According to its usage, northern hot pot sesame sauce is a common one, so it is also called northern sauce. The raw material of sesame paste is refined white sesame. Fine workmanship, golden color, smooth texture and mellow taste.

Method

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

1. Wash the sesame seeds first. ;

2. Put the sesame seeds in the pot and start frying them. You can use medium heat at the beginning to fry the sesame seeds first, then turn to medium-low heat and fry until you can crush the sesame seeds with your hands and the color inside Slightly yellow in color, it is very fragrant when you take one 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.

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, and the aroma of the oil is also different.

Main functions

Tahini sesame is sweet in taste and neutral in nature; it has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing the five internal organs, nourishing lung qi, stopping palpitations, and filling marrow; it can be used to treat liver disease Kidney deficiency, dizziness, intestinal dryness, constipation, and anemia. Mixed sesame paste is rich in protein, amino acids and a variety of vitamins and minerals, and has high health care value. It is rich in lecithin, high in calcium, high in iron, high in protein and high in linoleic acid. Prevents hair from turning gray or falling out prematurely. Regular consumption of mixed sesame paste can increase skin elasticity, making skin soft and healthy. In addition, it contains high protein and fatty acids, which have high nutritional value. Regular consumption can prevent cancer.