Roasted sesame seeds ground into a smooth, rich paste seasoned with salt, served as a dip for vegetables or a spread on bread.
Instructions
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Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for five minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant.
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Let the toasted seeds cool for five minutes to make them easier to grind.
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Grind in a mortar and pestle or food processor until they release their oils and form a smooth paste.
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Add salt and optional honey, continue grinding until the paste reaches your desired consistency.
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Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the paste is too thick, blending until smooth and spreadable.
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Store in a clean jar. Serve as a dip for raw vegetables, a spread on bread, or a topping for porridge.
Did You Know?
Simsim is so valued in northern Uganda that sesame fields are considered a family's savings account, harvested and sold when cash is needed.
The Story Behind Simsim Paste
Sesame has been cultivated in northern Uganda for centuries, and simsim paste is one of the region's most important food products. The seeds thrive in the hot, dry conditions of northern Uganda and provide essential fats and protein in a region where animal products can be scarce. The paste is incredibly versatile, used as a baby food, a snack, a cooking ingredient, and even mixed with honey as a sweet treat.
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