Sesame paste (an important condiment in traditional cooking in China)

Sesame paste is an important condiment in traditional cooking in China, which has a long history and rich cultural connotation. According to historical records, as early as the Tang Dynasty, sesame paste has become a delicacy in the court and is known as "the best sauce in the world". In the Song Dynasty, sesame paste became the mainstream condiment and was widely used in various dishes.

The production method of sesame paste is constantly developing and improving. From the initial manual production to the present mechanized production, the taste and quality of sesame sauce have also been greatly improved. In the traditional culture of China, sesame paste is endowed with profound cultural connotation and regarded as a symbol of "harmony", "unity" and "beauty".

Method for making sesame paste

The main raw materials for making sesame paste are sesame seeds, peanuts and sesame oil. Here's how to make sesame paste:

1. preparation materials: put a proper amount of sesame seeds and peanuts in the pot, fry them with low fire until golden brown, and let them cool for later use.

2. Grinding materials: put the fried sesame seeds and peanuts into a grinder and grind them into fine powder.

3. Add sesame oil: put the ground sesame and peanut powder into a large bowl, add a proper amount of sesame oil and stir well.

4. Add other seasonings: According to personal taste, you can add appropriate amount of salt, sugar, soy sauce and other seasonings and mix well.

Usage of sesame paste

Sesame paste can be used to flavor all kinds of dishes. The following are some commonly used methods:

1. Noodles: Mix sesame sauce with proper amount of soy sauce, vinegar and minced garlic, and mix into noodles to make delicious sesame noodles.

2. Rinse meat: Mix sesame sauce with proper amount of soy sauce, Jiang Mo and chopped green onion, which can be used as dipping material for rinse meat and tastes delicious.

3. Mutton kebabs: Mix sesame sauce with appropriate amount of Chili oil and minced garlic, which can be used as a seasoning for mutton kebabs, and the taste is more intense.