Tahini Paste / Tahini sauce

This easy homemade tahini recipe will have you feeling like a pro in no time! It only takes two ingredients, is less expensive than store-bought and tastes better too. Plus it’s perfect for use when making dressings or other dips with your favourite flavours, adding zest without any added fat from commercial products that can be high on chemicals but low-quality nutrients.

Ways to use Tahini sauce

• It is no secret that Turkey loves their dips. One of the most popular and delicious tahin pekmez (a type dish) can be found in this country, where it has been called “the Turkish PBJ” because it’s made with rich peanut butter alongside grape molasses for added flavour!
• In Greece, the sprinkle is used as a condiment to dip pita and souvlaki (grilled meat kabobs).
• This sweet and savoury ingredient is best known as a topping for falafel or shawarma in Israel, but it can also be used in recipes that involve little bits of comfort food.
• In East Asia, tahini is often used as a condiment for noodles.
• It’s not surprising that this deep brown sauce is used throughout the Middle East. After all, its flavour profiles are very similar to those spices we find in Mediterranean cuisine like cumin and coriander!

Nutritional contents of Tahini – is it healthy?

TAHINI: The Superfood You Should Be Eating

Tens of millions know how delicious and healthy tahini is, but do you really understand what it contains? Tahinis high in calcium with protein can help fight inflammation which causes heart disease. It also has many other nutrients such as copper or zinc for immune support – just one tablespoon per day provides 26% RDA levels! Let me tell ya that’s not bad at all 😉

There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of tahini, but if you want an easy recipe that allows for maximum flavour and minimal fuss then this one is perfect. All it takes are 3/4 cup sesame seeds with enough olive oil so they can soak up all those delicious flavours! It’s best not too much though; just use as desired depending on desired consistency-thick or thin.

Sesame seeds are an essential ingredient for preparing Tahini and can be difficult to find in some areas. Luckily, if you’re looking at the grocery store they usually have a bulk section where buying sesame seeds might cost less than their tiny bag or canned counterparts!

How long Tahini sauce lasts?

Tahini is a delicious sauce/paste made from sesame seeds. It can be stored on the counter but will keep longer in your refrigerator where you need to stir it thoroughly before using it because once chilled, the tahinis texture becomes difficult and unpleasant for blending with other ingredients. Store them properly – always airtight –and they’ll last about six months!

Method

• To make this simple but delicious sauce, heat up your cast iron or heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame seeds. Be careful not to burn them! When they start turning golden brown in colour immediately stir constantly while still cooking for about 3 minutes until all of those wonderful flavours meld together perfectly.
• To get the most out of your sesame seeds, you should cook them until they are golden brown. This will ensure that not only do all those delicious flavours come through but also any essential nutrients!
• For this task, you’ll need a food processor because it can fit into smaller kitchens and still do the job for which they were designed! Add your mixture after waiting several minutes until cool enough to touch but not cold on top; pulse a few times until combined well (about 5 total).  The 3 cup capacity is perfect if doing only 1 or 2 slices at a time:)
• Next, add 3 tablespoons olive oil to the mixture and process until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, if needed for better consistency then pour into desired dish or container. If used as Hummus paste, then it should be thick enough so it can coat the food surfaces without dripping.
• Store the tahini paste in an airtight jar to keep for several months.  It’s great on its own or as a base ingredient when making other sauces!

The texture of tahini may be slightly gritty, which isn’t a problem. But if you want it smoother or creamier in flavour then run the mixture through your high powered blender again for just seconds before using!