Sesame milk is a great yet less known alternative to regular milk that you can make at home easily.

When you ask anyone some alternatives to milk, they will probably mention oat milk and almond milk. These two alternatives are extremely popular but you can also substitute dairy milk with Sesame milk which is vegan and made from sesame seeds.

This recipe will guide you through how to make sesame milk from scratch and explain more on different kinds of sesame milk derived from the various types of sesame seeds.

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Reasons to try sesame milk

• Its a great alternative to regular milk.
• It is loaded with nutrients such as vitamins and many health benefits.
• It is very simple to make.
• A great way to use any left over sesame milk.
• Relatively cheaper.
• Has an amazing taste.

What you will need

The 2 main ingredients you will need to make sesame milk is obviously sesame seeds, water, salt . You can customize this milk recipe by adding other flavors like honey but that depends on personal preference. For this recipe I will be using vanilla extract.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sesame seeds – make sure to soak in warm water for at least one hour
• 4 cups of water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Kitchen equipment you will need

To make this sesame milk recipe, all you will need is;

• Blender
• Nut Milk Bag

• Wash colander– to drain the soaked sesame seeds

What sesame seeds should I use to make the milk?

To make this sesame milk, you can use any type of sesame seeds. The color and taste will vary depending on the type of sesame seed you use to make the milk. However, the steps to make this sesame milk still remains the same irregardless of the type of the sesame seeds you use.

The three kinds of sesame seeds include;

• Black sesame seeds
• Red sesame seeds
• Brown/gold sesame seeds

You can use any kind of seeds you want or that which is easily available to you.

How to make

To make this milk, follow the following steps;

1. Soak your sesame seeds in warm water for a minimum of one hour.
2. After soaking, drain the sesame seeds and rinse them to remove the soaking water.
3. Then blend the soaked seeds with fresh water and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes. Make sure the seeds are fully blended.
4. Strain the mixture using a nut milk bag, over a bowl.
5. Store in a glass jar in the fridge and enjoy.

Serve and Enjoy!

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How to use the milk

Other than directly drinking the milk, there are very many ways you can use this milk, just in the same way you would use regular milk. Some examples include using in baking and in making smoothies. However note that the taste will be different when compared to using regular milk.

Important tips and tricks

• Do not skip soaking the sesame seeds  – this helps the body absorb the healthy minerals contained in sesame seeds because naturally it contains some antinutrients that reduce the absorption of healthy minerals .
• Use a strainer with tiny holes or wash colander to drain the sesame seeds.
• Blend the seeds completely to get a creamier milk texture.

Questions and facts

Can you heat sesame milk?

Yes you can. Heat it under low heat over a stovetop.

How does sesame milk taste like?

It has a distinct sesame flavor, with a nutty taste and depending on the type of sesame seeds used, the taste will vary.

Can I drink sesame milk everyday?

Sesame milk is packed with so many amazing nutrients that are very beneficial to the body so yet it is okay to drink regularly.

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