Black Sesame Butter
Black Sesame Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pour the black sesame seeds into a dry pan or skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Toast the black sesame seeds, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula, for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly shiny. Be careful not to burn them.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
Transfer the toasted black sesame seeds to a food processor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Process the seeds on high speed until they form a fine powder, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Continue processing, and the mixture will gradually release its oils, becoming a thick, pasty consistency. This may take 5-7 minutes, depending on your food processor.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Add the honey to the food processor. Process again until the honey is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and resembles butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Taste the black sesame butter and add more honey if desired, then process briefly to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Transfer the black sesame butter to a small serving bowl or airtight container. Serve with apple slices, toast, or other desired accompaniments.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Black Sesame Butter
- 1 cup black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pour the black sesame seeds into a dry pan or skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Toast the black sesame seeds, stirring continuously with a wooden spatula, for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly shiny. Be careful not to burn them.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
Transfer the toasted black sesame seeds to a food processor.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Process the seeds on high speed until they form a fine powder, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Continue processing, and the mixture will gradually release its oils, becoming a thick, pasty consistency. This may take 5-7 minutes, depending on your food processor.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Add the honey to the food processor. Process again until the honey is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and resembles butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Taste the black sesame butter and add more honey if desired, then process briefly to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Transfer the black sesame butter to a small serving bowl or airtight container. Serve with apple slices, toast, or other desired accompaniments.
⏱️ 1 min