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Black Sesame Paste
黑芝麻糊
黑芝麻糊
Serves
2
Time
13 min
For
Mid-morning or bedtime snack
Po Po sayswhy we make this
“The afternoon snack of the forty days. Po po would say black sesame is for the hair and the bones, and the right amount of warmth for the time of day.”
Ingredients · 材料
At your local Chinese or Asian grocer
3 tbsp
Black sesame seeds 黑芝麻
toasted
1 to 2 tbsp
Walnuts (raw, shelled) 核桃
toasted, optional
to taste
Rock sugar 冰糖
Method · 做法
1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Cool briefly.
2
Blend the sesame, walnuts, and ½ cup of water until you have a smooth paste.
3
Bring 250ml of water (or warm milk, dairy or oat) to a gentle simmer.
4
Stir in the sesame paste and rock sugar. Whisk until silky.
5
Serve warm in a small bowl. Pre-ground black sesame powder is fine for convenience.
Herbs & safety · 安全
This is food in Chinese postpartum tradition, not medicine. If you are unwell or unsure, speak to your midwife first.