Recently, with the roar of the cold wind, the pace of winter is getting closer and closer. At this time, the family gathers in front of the hot pot to feel the steaming base, tender meat slices and green vegetables, and every ingredient is mouth-watering. However, when it comes to savoring the deliciousness of hot pot, the choice of dipping sauce is also particularly important. Many northerners can't do without tahini when enjoying hot pot, and there are a large number of loyal tahini lovers in the south. So, why do northerners have a soft spot for tahini?
First of all, let's understand the unique charm of tahini. Tahini is made by stir-frying sesame seeds and grinding them, which has a rich flavor and rich nutritional value. It is rich in proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals and has a variety of benefits for human health. In addition, the unique texture and taste of sesame paste complement the spicy taste of the hot pot and the deliciousness of various ingredients, making it easier for people to enjoy the deliciousness of the hot pot.
In the northern region, tahini is an essential condiment for many family hot pots. On the one hand, the texture and taste of tahini are very much in line with the tastes of northerners;On the other hand, the northern region has a long history of growing sesame seeds, and tahini has become a local specialty. In the eyes of northerners, a steaming bowl of sesame sauce dipping sauce is the best partner for eating hot pot.
However, there are also many tahini fans in the southern region. Due to the humid climate in the south, people prefer to eat rich, nutritious foods to regulate their bodies. Tahini meets this need, and its rich taste and rich nutrition have made southerners loyal fans of sesame paste.
Both northerners and southerners, and even people from all over the country have a soft spot for tahini. This is not only because of its delicious taste and rich nutritional value, but also because it represents a gastronomic culture. In the cold winter, it is undoubtedly a blissful taste for the family to sit around in front of the hot pot and enjoy the steaming pot base and delicious ingredients, accompanied by a bowl of fragrant tahini dipping sauce.
While tasting this delicious taste, we should also learn the correct way to prepare tahini to make it more attractive. When making tahini, some people like to add water, and some people like to add oil. However, in fact, the best way to prepare it is to add an appropriate amount of warm water first, then stir well and add sesame oil and salt. The result is a tahini that is neither too thick nor too thin, but has a delicate, silky texture.
In addition to being used as a hot pot dipping sauce, sesame paste has a wide range of uses. It can be used to make delicacies such as mapo tofu, bibimbap noodles, roast duck, etc. Adding the right amount of tahini to these dishes not only adds to the taste of the dish, but also enhances its nutritional value. In addition, in some places, people also like to spread tahini on slices of steamed bread or bread to better taste the taste of these delicacies.
In general, tahini as a delicacy is loved in the North, South, and across the country. Its popularity is not only due to its delicious taste and rich nutrition, but also because it has become a representative gastronomic culture. No matter where you are, you can feel the happiness and satisfaction of this food by tasting tahini.