nut/seed

White poppy seeds

Khus Khus

2.8 g1 teaspoon

8 g1 tablespoon

Bulk density about 0.57 g/ml; 1 tsp about 2.8 g

Nothing truly replaces poppy seed's mild nutty thickening; sesame is the closest.

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  Poppy seed

  Use the same weight; grey seeds make a darker paste but taste close.

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  White sesame seed

  Use the same weight, lightly toasted; the paste is nuttier and less thickening.

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  Cashew nut paste

  For 10 g poppy seeds use about 15 g cashew nut paste; it thickens more, so reduce other thickeners.

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