Tahini or tahina is a sesame paste made from only sesame seeds and a little of oil. This is the essential ingredient for a delicious hummus or baba ghanoush, respectively chickpea and eggplant. dips It can also be used in sweet dishes, such as sesame halva, wich I like a lot with the pistachio.
Although you can buy tahini already prepared in specialized stores, I am not used to have it conditioning at home, because I use it only occasionally. However, I always have sesame seeds. That is why I prepare it just when I need it. Two tablespoons are enough to make hummus. Normally, I choose to use the mortar for a small quantity and the coffee grinder when I need a lot.
Tahini Recipe (Sesame paste for hummus)
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Ingredientes
- 2 tablespoons sesame
- Olive oil
Elaboración
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they are lightly browned. Do not forget to stir frequently to avoid burning the seeds.
- Place the toasted sesame seeds and still warm in a mortar and crush them until obtaining a thick paste.
- Add a little oil and keep working in the mortar until getting a smooth paste.
- It is done.
Sugerencias, trucos y consejos
- You can use a coffee grinder to make the job much easier.
- Step 1 is not necessary if you use toasted sesame seeds.
- If you wish, you can also toast the sesame seeds in the oven. To do this, place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking and sprinkle the seeds. Bake for 5 minutes on the middle rack in the preheated oven at 180 ° C, heat in both sides.
- Use tahini for hummus, baba ghanoush, the sesame halva or just spread it on toast.
- You can also use it to make a sauce, for example with a few drops of lemon juice and a little of crushed garlic. You can use it to accompany falafel, brochettes… or whatever inspires you.
- For a sweet preparation you should use vegetable oil.