Tahini and Chinese sesame paste both come from sesame seeds, but they’re not the same. Here’s how to know which to use—and when you can swap them. https://cooks.io/3P7MFrv | Cook's Illustrated

Homemade Tahini 👏 Tahini is essentially made from just 1 ingredient: sesame seeds. If your blender is powerful enough, you can simply grind the sesame seeds together with a pinch of salt until you’ve reached a smooth ‘sesame butter’. However, if your blender is struggling or if it’s taking too long, speed things up by adding a dash of sesame oil. Usually, tahini is also made from lightly toasted sesame seeds, which is the reason why most tahini will have a lighter colour. But if you like the fl