Herbed Tahini Sauce

Tahini Sauce is a simple sauce prepared with only two ingredients whereas Herbed tahini sauce is prepared by adding herbs to it. Roast and grind to a fine paste that is more flavorful than the store-bought. If you have tahini, you can prepare hummus, grind with herbs and make a different sauce that can be used in salads, top with soup, spreads for bread, and can be used as a dip too.

Easy and flavorful homemade herbed tahini sauce can be enjoyed in different ways. Spread in the warm bread and enjoy the toast. Do not use strong herbs then you cannot get the flavor of tahini.

Food for the thought

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Benefits of the ingredients (source)

Sesame seeds: It has a good source of fiber, a good source of protein, sesame seeds are high in magnesium, which may help lower blood pressure. Additionally, their antioxidants may help prevent plaque buildup.
Herbs: rice in antioxidants, rich in nutrients that protect your eyes, and support bone health.

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Steps for preparing Herbed Tahini sauce

The first process is to prepare Tahini sauce then add the herb to it and give a pulse to make the herbed tahini sauce.

• To prepare Tahini sauce, roast the sesame seeds.
• Process sesame seeds and oil together.
• To prepare herbed tahini sauce to add herbs, lemon juice, salt, and tahini to a fine paste.

Variations

Oil: Use vegetable oil or any neutral oil with no strong flavor.
Herbs: Use any combination of herbs.

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You can add the tahini sauce by adding to hummus

Questions/Tips

What type of sesame seeds should I use?

Hulled sesame seeds work better. The brown and black sesame seeds do not yield creamy tahini and taste bitter compared to the hulled sesame seeds.

What oil should I use for preparing tahini?

Use a quality oil. The oil should be neutral with no flavor. Do not use extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil. These oil dominate the taste of tahini. Sesame oil has a strong flavor so do not combine sesame oil.

Can I use a blender to prepare tahini?

Normal blenders will not work only high-speed blenders or food processors will give smooth creamy tahini. First, grind the sesame seeds to powder then gradually add oil.

Should I use more oil for preparing tahini?

No, since sesame seeds are nutty they give oil while grinding. For a cup of sesame seeds, only 2-3 tbsp oil is needed.

Do I need to roast sesame seeds?

Yes. Once sesame seeds are roasted they tend to produce oil like all other nuts while grinding the oil comes out. Make sure you do not over roast the seeds and they do not change the color.

Why is my tahini dry?

If you store it in the refrigerator for a long time without covering it properly it may get dry. So, make sure you store it in an airtight container and stir well after taking it out.

Meal prep/ How to store

It stays well in the refrigerator for a month. It’s good for a week even at room temperature. You can freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray and save them in a freezer bag for later use.

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