nut/seed

Black sesame seed

Kala Til

3 g1 teaspoon

9 g1 tablespoon

Sesame bulk density ~0.61 g/ml; 4.93 ml ≈ 3.0 g.

Nothing matches the colour of black sesame, but white sesame is a good flavour substitute.

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  White sesame seed

  Use the same weight and toast lightly; the flavour is close but the colour will be paler.

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  Sesame seed

  Use the same weight; toast gently and crush if a black sesame paste is needed.

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