Can I add water to make sesame paste? What kind of water should I add to make sesame paste?

As we all know, sesame paste is a common condiment. It can play a good role in seasoning. Many people mix sesame paste when eating, such as hot dry noodles, hot pot and other snacks. Sesame paste is usually mixed with water, so should we use cold water or hot water to mix sesame paste? Let's take a closer look!

Should I add cold or hot water to make sesame paste?

Generally, it is recommended to use cooler lukewarm water.

Water adjustment: add a certain amount of warm water to the sesame paste in a clockwise direction until the sesame paste is diluted. Salt can be added here to give the sesame paste a base flavor.

Sesame paste also needs some pre-processing before use, which is called "澥酱" in our hometown. That is, diluting sesame paste with water or oil is a prerequisite for sesame paste to be used in cooking. If this step is missing, the sesame paste will become sticky and even taste bitter and astringent.

How much water to add to sesame paste

Sesame paste is delicious, but diluting sesame paste still requires some skills. First, take a bowl and prepare a bowl of warm water, take another bowl and take two spoons of sesame paste, and pour the warm water into the sesame paste bowl in batches. Note that you must pour it in batches. If you add enough water at one time, the sesame paste will be too rough and not delicious. You must add water in batches and mix it evenly. Adding too little water will not work. Adding too little water at one time will easily form lumps and cannot be diluted. Add water in batches and stir in one direction until it is as fine as silk and has a moderate consistency. After mixing, add appropriate amount of salt, add a small spoon of light soy sauce, and a small spoon of dark soy sauce. Light soy sauce can enhance the freshness, and dark soy sauce can not only enhance the color but also increase the flavor of the sauce. If you like chicken essence, you can also add a little chicken essence.

How to make sesame paste with water

Noodle sauce for one person

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons chili oil, 3 grams salt, 5 grams sugar, 6 to 8 tablespoons warm water

Mixing:

①Put sesame paste in a bowl, then add salt, chili oil and sesame oil and mix well to dilute the sauce and season;

② Next, add soy sauce and sugar and continue stirring. The texture of the sauce will be rough, so slowly add warm water at this time;

③Add warm water in small amounts several times until the sauce becomes as smooth as melted chocolate and can be scooped up without interruption.