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Turkey Condiment

Tahin

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Description

A condiment made by grinding roasted white sesame seeds into a paste, widely used from breakfasts and hummus to desserts.

Classification: For Everyone,Paste,Power of White Sesame

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How to use

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. [Authentic Recipe]
  2. Soak premium white sesame in brine to float and remove the hulls, then wash to desalt.
  3. Roast the hulled sesame evenly in a giant oven or pan until golden and fragrant oil aroma emerges.
  4. Cool completely, then grind slowly over time in a traditional giant stone mill. The sesame's own oil oozes out, creating a smooth, runny, creamy paste.
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Key spices

Intense savory aroma of roasted white sesame

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

White sesame paste (unsweetened)

Pairing

Pekmez (Grape molasses)

Trivia

[Hardcore] Mixing it with pekmez (tahin pekmez) is an unbeatable combo for Turkish breakfast. High-calorie but highly nutritious, it was a stamina source for armies.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Knead generously when making hummus (chickpea paste), drizzle with olive oil, and scoop it up with pita bread!

Allergen

Sesame

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