Tahini (also tahini, or sesame butter) is a thick paste made from grated sesame seeds, characterized by a deep, sesame-nutty flavor. Indispensable for vegetarians and vegans, for the preparation of hummus, pastes, dips, butter, etc., cocktails and tasty "sweet" dishes, as well as "for salty". Dark sesame tahini paste is made from unshelled sesame seeds, thanks to which it has a very high fiber content and intense flavor characteristic of roasted sesame.
Derived from the Middle East, the extremely aromatic paste of roasted sesame in the unsweetened version is a base of hummus and gannoush baba, in the sugar version it is a dessert that is hard to resist. Tahina mixed with a small amount of water, spiced with lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper creates a typical Middle Eastern dip for grilled vegetables or fish. On the basis of tahina, you will easily prepare a popular hummus - just add sesame ground to a smoothly cooked chickpeas, garlic, cumin, salt, olive oil and lemon juice.
Sesame paste is suited for keto and low-carb cuisine as an alternative to traditional nut butters, a base for sauces and dips and desserts.
