Sesame seeds have many health benefits, so you must be eager to buy some and eat them by the handful. However, you would be mistaken. According to information, sprinkling whole sesame seeds on food is not easily absorbed by the body. Some people find that after eating black sesame seeds, they cannot digest and absorb them, and the seeds pass through the body whole. In fact, during the process of being roasted and crushed, sesame seeds release more of their nutritional components, such as calcium, making them easier for the human body to absorb.
Here is a simple method for making homemade black sesame paste.
Ingredients: 100g black sesame seeds, 40g glutinous rice, 1 tablespoon of white sugar.
Instructions: 1. Rinse the black sesame seeds clean under running water using a fine-mesh sieve. Drain them, then place them in a flat-bottomed pan and carefully stir-fry over low heat until they are dry and fragrant. Let them cool, then grind them into a powder in a blender and transfer to a container. 2. Use the same method to grind the glutinous rice into a powder in the blender. Then, add it to the container with the black sesame powder and mix thoroughly. 3. Take an appropriate amount of the mixed black sesame and glutinous rice powder into a bowl. Pour in boiling water and stir to form a paste. Add white sugar or honey to taste and enjoy.
Finally, let me share a few special ways to eat sesame seeds.
1. Sesame Staple Food. Dry the sesame seeds in the sun, grind them into powder, and use it to make whole grain steamed buns.
2. Homemade Seasoning. White sesame seeds + dried small shrimp + dried shiitake mushrooms. You can use them in equal proportions. Roast them separately, then grind them into a powder in a blender. Let the powder cool and store it in an airtight container for later use.
3. Steamed Sesame Seeds. Place black sesame seeds in a steamer and steam them until they are cooked. Then, transfer them to a dry pan and stir-fry until completely dry. Store in a container. You can add a small amount to cold dishes, such as cold spinach salad or cold kelp salad.