Carp in Ginger Sesame Sauce

The sesame sauce used in this Beijing dish is made from sesame paste, which is sold in all Chinese stores. Sesame paste has the same consistency as smooth peanut butter and it has a strong flavour. It blends well with aromatics like ginger or garlic. In this recipe, it gives the fish a subtle and slightly spicy flavour, accentuated by the wine or sherry.