tahini
Taste Profile
Primary Flavor
nutty
Intensity
moderate
Flavor Notes
Pairs Well With
Cooking Behavior
Tahini is ground sesame seed paste. It seizes and thickens when mixed with water alone — add lemon juice or water gradually while whisking to create a smooth, pourable consistency. Quality tahini should be pourable from the jar, not dry and pasty.
Best Techniques
Common Mistakes
- Not stirring before use (oil separates)
- Adding water too fast (causes seizing)
- Using old tahini (turns rancid and bitter)