Tahini so Many Different Ways

Tahini: So Many Different Ways To Love It

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Tahini’s complex, nutty-fruity taste belies it simple origins. This is just a paste made of roasted sesame seeds and olive oil but for something that is so simple, it is incredibly versatile, delicious and popular, especially in the Middle East.

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Sesame Sauce (Taratoor)

Recipes

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cooking Time

0 Minutes

Servings

1 Cup (250 ml)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 g) tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed in a mortar and pestle with ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Whisk together the tahini and lemon juice in a medium bowl (the sauce will thicken).
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Spiced Chicken Skewers (Shish Tawook)

Recipes

Prep Time

15 Minutes + 1-4 Hours for chicken to marinate

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Servings

3-4 People

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for deeper red color)
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Hashems Shish Tawook Spice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces

Directions

  • Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, oil, tomato paste (if using), garlic, Shish Tawook Spice, and salt in a medium bowl.
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