Black Sesame & Peanut Paste

The Yuanyang Paste (also called black sesame & peanut paste) is a sweet dessert made with black sesame seeds, peanut sugar, rice flour, and water. It is loved by local people in Nanning, Guangxi. Black sesame boasts s a rich, nutty flavour and is very aromatic, similar to its cousin tahini, which is made of white sesame seeds. Black sesame seeds are rich in nutrition and contain many minerals and vitamins. In Chinese medicine, black sesame helps to detoxify the body, regulate urinary system, nourish hair, and acts as a laxative. It is a perfect ending to a meal.