Condiment
Tahini
Also called sesame paste
What it is
Ground sesame. East Asian toasted sesame paste is a relative, not identical.
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean.
Flavour
Bitter, nutty, rich.
How to use it
Whisk with lemon and garlic for sauces. Loosen with cold water.
Storage
Fridge; stir the oil back in.
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What is Tahini?
Ground sesame. East Asian toasted sesame paste is a relative, not identical.
How do I use Tahini?
Whisk with lemon and garlic for sauces. Loosen with cold water.
How do I store Tahini?
Fridge; stir the oil back in.
What does it taste like?
Bitter, nutty, rich.
What allergens should I watch?
Sesame. Check the packet in your kitchen.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Sesame
Recipes using it
Dan dan mian
担担面
Sichuan noodles in a sesame-chilli sauce with a little pork — mala, not a peanut-butter soup.
27 minEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️
Hummus
حمص
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic — a dip, not a yoghurt smoothie, and not a Turkish restaurant garnish.
8 hr 15 minEasyNo chilli
Falafel
فلافل
Fried ground chickpeas or fava — herbs, garlic, a crisp shell. Not a mashed leftover patty.
12 hr 40 minMedium🌶️
Baba ghanoush
بابا غنوج
Smoky eggplant, tahini and lemon — the mezze that should taste of fire, not of a steamed vegetable.
50 minEasyNo chilli
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush from Syria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce from Syria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minA bit of work🌶️
Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minMediumNo chilli
Tahini Lentils
Tahini Lentils from Morocco. Times were inferred from the source steps.
17 minMediumNo chilli