Description
This Black Sesame Paste (Kurogoma) offers a rich, nutty flavor and a smooth texture. Made with just black sesame seeds and optional oil, it’s a quick and easy ingredient for boosting your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black sesame seeds (140 g)
- 1-2 teaspoon neutral oil (only if needed; see notes)
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, then cool completely on a plate.
- Add the cooled sesame seeds to a blender or food processor and blend continuously until the texture becomes a coarse sand.
- Stop to scrape down the sides every 30–60 seconds, blending until it turns dry and crumbly, then clumps together and loosens into a paste after several minutes.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of neutral oil and continue blending until desired consistency is achieved.
- Once smooth, transfer to a clean jar. The paste will thicken slightly as it cools, so stir before using.
Notes
Ensure not to over-toast the sesame seeds to prevent a burnt taste.
If using a less powerful blender, blending time may be longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg