Tahini

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Other Names:sesame seed paste

What is Tahini?

Tahini is a Middle Eastern thick, oily paste made from toasted sesame seeds. Tahini can be used on its own as but is a key ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush. It's also used in the making of halva.

You can make your own tahini or you can purchase it in jars, tins and sometimes in tubes.

Where To Buy Tahini

You can purchase tahini in most well-stocked grocery stores and specialty food shops. You can also purchase Kevala Organic Tahini online at Amazon.com

Substitute for Tahini

Grind equal amounts of sesame seeds in a blender with enough vegetable or peanut oil to make a fairly smooth mixture. Add 1 tsp sesame oil to taste. OR | Blend 3 parts peanut butter with 1 part sesame oil then use half the qty tahini required

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Ingredients

Ingredients may vary per brand. This ingredient list is from Kevala Organic Tahini:

100% Hulled Organic Sesame Seeds

Favorite Tahini Recipes

Wasabi Peas
This is a recipe for making your own Wasabi Peas. Dried peas are coated with a mixture of wasabi powder, Dijon mustard and tahini. This makes a delicious spicy snack.
Steamed Spring Rolls With Citrus Mustard Sauce
The spring rolls include tempeh, cabbage, red bell pepper, scallions and bean sprouts. These rolls are steamed in a bamboo steamer.
Chia Oat Pumpkin Seed Bars
A highly nutritious bar combines toasted chia seed, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, honey and oats.
Hummus
In the US hummus is typically eaten as a snack or an appetizer. It's a simple combination of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) tahini paste, lemon juice and olive oil with a little optional paprika and cumin. Serve with pita bread.

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