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3 substitutes for Chinese sesame paste

Chinese sesame paste is a popular condiment used in noodles, salad, dipping sauce, etc. This recipe shows you how to substitute in three ways.

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Ingredients5

Steps5

Time5 min

Servings8 servings

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

CuisineChinese

Difficultyeasy

Language🇺🇸 English

Saved6/3/2026

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Nutrition estimate

Per serving, approximate · AI estimate (Haiku) from title + ingredients.

Calories

165 kcal

Carbs

7 g

Protein

6 g

Fat

13 g

Steps

Step 1
Add sesame oil to Tahini, then mix to combine.
1/4 part sesame oil (see note)1 part Tahini1 part toasted sesame seeds1/8 part sesame oil (see note)
Step 2
Grind toasted sesame seeds into a paste in a mortar (or in a grinder).
1/4 part sesame oil (see note)1 part toasted sesame seeds1/8 part sesame oil (see note)
Step 3
Add sesame oil and peanut butter. Mix until well combined.
1/4 part sesame oil (see note)1 part toasted sesame seeds1 part peanut butter (unsweetened)1/8 part sesame oil (see note)