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Black sesame roll is a refrigerated dim sum dessert originating from Hong Kong, popularised in the 1970s and 1980s. It can be found in overseas Cantonese yum cha restaurants as well. It has a sweet flavour and a smooth and soft texture.
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| Traditional Chinese | 芝麻卷 | ||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | sesame roll | ||||||||||||
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Preparation of the dessert begins with drying a thin layer of black sesame paste. The paste eventually forms a thin refrigerated sheet. Then, the sheets are individually rolled up into a sesame roll.
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