Two things: First: how does Chinese sesame paste compare to tahini? And, second: I am so thrilled to hear you are working on another novel. Delicious! is one of my favorite novels and I can't wait to read your next one. :)
Thanks, Mary; I am having so much fun with this one! As for Chinese sesame oil, it's made from toasted sesame seeds as opposed to tahini, which is made from raw sesame seeds. So the flavor is quite different: think Asian sesame oil and you have the flavor profile.
Currently obsessing over all things sesame as nut alternatives for my newly diagnosed nut allergy! Had a sniff of toasted sesame oil and woof it was wonderful and perhaps close enough to peanut oil.
Two things: First: how does Chinese sesame paste compare to tahini? And, second: I am so thrilled to hear you are working on another novel. Delicious! is one of my favorite novels and I can't wait to read your next one. :)
Thanks, Mary; I am having so much fun with this one! As for Chinese sesame oil, it's made from toasted sesame seeds as opposed to tahini, which is made from raw sesame seeds. So the flavor is quite different: think Asian sesame oil and you have the flavor profile.
Sounds really tasty. Looking forward to trying it!
Currently obsessing over all things sesame as nut alternatives for my newly diagnosed nut allergy! Had a sniff of toasted sesame oil and woof it was wonderful and perhaps close enough to peanut oil.
I love dandanmian! I have happy memories of the first time I ever had them on the rooftop of the Jinjiang Guest House in Chengdu.
I'm looking forward to reading your next novel, too, Ruth! Glad to hear you're writing another one.