Sesame paste

Sesame paste, which is also known by the names tahini, tahina or thina, is highly sought after and hugely popular among connoisseurs of oriental cuisine. By the way, it is often called sesame paste, because sesame and sesame are the same. The paste has a smooth consistency that flows off the spoon, so it is recommended to shake the jar with the product slightly before drinking.

Some hostesses have learned to cook sesame paste at home, but this is not entirely true. The fact is that industrial tahini is a by-product obtained as a result of cold squeezing of sesame seeds during the production of oil. Therefore, homemade pasta has a thicker consistency compared to industrial.

This product miraculously can be a real discovery for people who observe Orthodox fasting, as well as vegetarians. The fact is that sesame paste contains huge reserves of protein, so it can act as a full-fledged, and most importantly original (which is important with a fairly monotonous lean diet) replacement of meat dishes.

The taste of sesame paste is quite peculiar, but in general terms it is characterized as spicy, fragrant, rather saturated, with a slight note of bitterness. For those who have decided to try sesame paste for the first time, it will be interesting to know that it is best to use it as a flavorful pickle for chicken, which can then be made as you like.

In addition, the use of this paste as a delicate breading for fish or its use as gravy for vegetables - dip is considered an excellent option. This is a kind of sauce in which it is customary to dunk pieces of food. For these purposes, slices of the most delicate soy tofu cheese are perfect. A very tasty combination is formed by mixing sesame paste with soy sauce.

In general, sesame paste is a traditional component of many dishes. It is difficult for lovers of falafel or hummus to do without it, and, moreover, it is simply an indispensable ingredient in numerous sauces.

By the way, experimenting with sesame paste is also not prohibited. You can add a little olive oil to it, ground cumin, lemon juice for elegance or garlic for flavor. Devotees of spicy are sure to put red hot pepper or chili in sesame paste. Anyway, you can simply spread this magical treat on a slice of fresh bread or dip a piece of pita bread into it and enjoy the extraordinary taste and tenderness of sesame paste.