black sesame paste

1

Stir fry the black sesame seeds until fragrant.

2

Soak rice and black sesame seeds in water for 8 hours respectively.

3

First put the soaked rice in a blender and beat it into rice paste.

4

Put the black sesame seeds into the rice paste.

5

Continue to stir (if it feels sticky, add water to adjust).

6

Boil water in the pot, add rock sugar, pour in the stirred sesame paste, change the heat to low, and constantly stir until all the rock sugar melts and the sesame paste boils.

7

Turn off the fire when you see bubbles.

The various essential amino acids contained in black sesame, facilitated by the action of vitamin E and vitamin B1, can accelerate the body's metabolic functions; the iron and vitamin E found in black sesame are key components for preventing anemia, activating brain cells, and eliminating cholesterol in blood vessels; the fat content of black sesame is primarily unsaturated fatty acids, which play a role in promoting longevity. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, black sesame acts to tonify the liver and kidneys, moisten the five viscera, boost energy and strength, build muscle, and replenish the brain and marrow. It can be used to treat ailments caused by a deficiency of liver and kidney essence and blood, such as dizziness, premature graying of hair, hair loss, weak waist and knees, limb fatigue, difficulty walking, deficiency of the five viscera, dry skin and withered hair, and dry-intestine constipation; its efficacy in darkening hair and beautifying the complexion is particularly renowned.