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Sesame Paste substitutes

Out of sesame paste? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Tahini is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Tahinibest pick

    The Middle Eastern sesame paste — closest match, slightly less roasted.

    1:1 (toast lightly for depth)

  2. 02
    Peanut butter + sesame oil

    Rebuilds Chinese sesame paste's roasted, nutty body.

    2:1 PB to sesame oil

  3. 03
    Black sesame paste

    Same ingredient, darker and earthier.

    1:1

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.