Discover Wangzhihe sesame paste, an iconic specialty of Chinese cuisine made from carefully roasted sesame seeds that are finely ground. Renowned for its smooth texture and intense roasted sesame flavor, this paste is an indispensable ingredient for preparing many traditional recipes, from noodles to sauces, as well as Chinese hot pot and desserts.

What is sesame paste?

Sesame paste is obtained by grinding roasted sesame seeds until a thick and homogeneous cream is achieved. Very popular in China, it has been used for generations to prepare sauces, dressings, broths and desserts.

Unlike tahini used in Mediterranean cuisine, Chinese sesame paste is generally made with more heavily roasted sesame seeds. This deeper roasting gives it a darker color as well as a stronger, more intense and delicately smoky flavor.

It is notably one of the essential ingredients in the famous sesame noodles, Chinese hot pot (hot pot) sauces and many regional specialties.

Tasting notes

Wangzhihe sesame paste offers a rich, smooth and particularly creamy texture. From the very first taste, it reveals deep aromas of roasted sesame, lightly toasted, with a beautiful lingering finish.

Its flavor is at once rounded, indulgent and intensely fragrant, without excessive bitterness. A small amount is enough to enrich a sauce or broth and add an authentic flavor typical of Chinese cuisine.

Its velvety texture also makes it easy to create smooth sauces that perfectly coat noodles, vegetables or meats.

How to use sesame paste?

Wangzhihe sesame paste is extremely versatile.

You can use it to:

• preparing a traditional sauce for Chinese sesame noodles;

• making a sauce for Chinese hot pot (hot pot);

• seasoning cucumber salads or steamed vegetables;

• enriching marinades for chicken, beef or tofu;

• flavoring broths or Asian soups;

• incorporating a touch of sesame into pastries or desserts.

Before use, it is advisable to stir the contents of the jar well, as the sesame oil may naturally rise to the surface. The paste can then be thinned with a little hot water, soy sauce or rice vinegar depending on the recipe.

Recipe: Chinese noodles with sesame paste

Ingredients (serves 2 to 3)

• 250 g of Chinese wheat noodles

• 2 tablespoons of Wangzhihe sesame paste

• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

• 1 small clove of garlic, grated

• 1 teaspoon of sugar

• 2 to 4 tablespoons of hot water (to adjust the texture)

• Cucumber cut into julienne strips

• Sliced spring onions

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Chili sauce (mild or hot according to your preference)

Preparation

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain them.

2. In a bowl, mix the Wangzhihe sesame paste with the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, sugar and hot water until a smooth and creamy sauce is obtained.

3. Pour the sauce over the still-warm noodles and mix thoroughly.

4. Add the cucumber, spring onions and sesame seeds.

5. For a spicier version, add a few spoonfuls of hot sauce before serving.

This simple and quick recipe perfectly showcases the rich, roasted flavors of Wangzhihe sesame paste, for an iconic Chinese dish that is as indulgent as it is comforting.