Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Creamy tahini paste in a bowl, alongside sesame seeds
Tahini Paste – Sesame Seasoning in the Kitchen

Tahini: The Sesame Paste That Changes the Flavour Experience – All You Need to Know

Ingredients Herbs and Spices Nuts and Seeds

Description

Tahini is a creamy sesame paste made from toasted sesame seeds. Originally a staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, it has now spread worldwide and finds a place in more and more kitchens. Tahini not only possesses a unique flavour profile but is also rich in numerous nutrients, making it a perfect fit for health-conscious diets.

What Exactly is Tahini?

The raw material of tahini is the sesame seed, which is ground finely and worked into a thick, silky paste. The finished paste is smooth, oily, and creamy in texture, whilst its taste is slightly nutty and earthy. Tahini is an indispensable component of hummus, but can also be the base for various sauces, dressings, salads, and desserts.

Benefits and Uses of Tahini

  • Making Hummus: Its most well-known use.
  • For Sauces, Dressings: Excellently creams up dressings.
  • For Cookies, Sweets: Adds a unique character with its sesame flavour.
  • For Vegan Recipes: A good source of plant fat, suitable for replacing dairy products.

Tahini is rich in iron, calcium, and healthy fats. Thanks to these properties, it may promote energy production, improve digestion, and support bone health. It also contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which support cardiovascular health.

Nutritional Content and Health Effects of Tahini

100 grams of tahini contains approximately 595 kcal of energy, a significant amount of which comes from healthy fats. The phytosterols and antioxidant compounds found in sesame seeds, such as sesamin and sesamolin, can help regulate cholesterol levels.

Tahini is rich in:

  • Protein – plant-based, making it ideal for vegetarians.
  • Calcium – aids bone and tooth health.
  • Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron – supports the immune system and metabolism.

Storage and Tips

Tahini should be stored in an airtight container in a cool place. If the oil separates, simply stir it again. When purchasing, give preference to additive-free versions made from 100% sesame seeds.

In summary: tahini is not only an ingredient representing a unique flavour world but is a functional, nutrient-dense, and versatile addition to any diet – whether for savoury or sweet dishes.

Recipes with this Ingredient

Silky hummus drizzled with olive oil, served with pitta bread Sauces and Gravies

Authentic hummus
Butternut Squash Quinoa Curry with Tahini Main Courses

Butternut squash & quinoa curry with tahini
Pumpkin broccoli curry with tahini Main Courses

Pumpkin & broccoli curry with tahini
Quinoa & Tahini Buddha Bowl Salads

Quinoa and tahini Buddha bowl
Grilled tofu stir-fry with tahini Main Courses

Grilled tofu and tahini stir-fry
Grilled tofu with tahini curry Main Courses

Grilled tofu in tahini curry sauce