Tahini is ground up toasted sesame seeds. This, now widely used, ingredient originates from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It’s also the latest trendy food that’s being drizzled on top of a variety of dishes. You might have recognized tahini from its regular appearance in hummus. However it’s the perfect addition to salad dressing, sauces, cookies, cakes and soup. Tahini offers a rich and nutty flavor with a smooth texture that pairs well with ancient grains and just about any vegetable.
Cooking with tahini is fun and easy. A simple yet versatile tahini sauce can be a goto dip, dressing or even something unique to swirl into a brownie mix for a rich nutty flavor. Watch the Clearly Organic blog for lots of recipes featuring tahini.