Woman shares recipe for homemade tahini and all the ways it can be used that aren't hummus (2024)

Two years ago, Chef Refika Birgül shared her Hummus recipe through her YouTube account Refikar’s Kitchen.

It was so popular that she gained 2.8M views.

Many people wanted to recreate her mouthwatering recipe, but there was one problem.

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One of the ingredients of her famous Hummus is ‘tahini’ and it baffled people. Where do you buy tahini? Do you make it at home?

Chef Refika posted another viral video.

There, she addressed the many comments she received about tahini. From the meaning, ingredients, how to do it, and the many other uses of this condiment.

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Tahini is a famous middle eastern condiment that is made from hulled sesame seeds. There are many uses of Tahini.

You could serve it as a dip, an ingredient for hummus, a dessert, and even a spread.

Here’s how Chef Refika Birgül makes her famous Tahini.

First, you will need:

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150 grams or 1 cup of raw sesame seeds
3 tablespoons hazelnut oil

*You can also use other oils such as grapeseed oil or sunflower oil. Though Chef Refika discourages the use of olive oil as it makes it denser.

To make Tahini:

Step 1. Use a large steel pan (preferably) and warm your sesame seeds. Don’t roast them because they will become really bitter.

If you can avoid using coated pans, that would be better. We want to warm them just enough for the sesame seeds to start releasing their oils.

Step 2. Place your warm sesame seeds in your food processor and pulse for about a minute.

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Step 3. Add three tablespoons of hazelnut oil. Then work it for another three minutes in the food processor.

Don’t get nervous about the texture.

It’s normal for your tahini to be sand-like at first. Just continue until the oil comes out, and it becomes smooth.

Chef Refika also said that at first, the tahini has a bitter aftertaste since it’s still warm. This aftertaste will change after it cools down.

Now that you know how easy it is to make Tahini, Chef Refika shares other recipes for your tahini.

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Tahini & Molasses

You’ll fall in love with Tahini and molasses with their sweet and creamy taste.

You can spread it on bread or pour some milk and shake it for a breakfast drink that you’ll love.

1 tablespoon of your home-made tahini
1 tablespoon molasses

Mix 1 tablespoon of your homemade tahini and grape molasses in a bowl until you achieve the consistency that you want.

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Tahini and Cocoa Spread

If you love Nutella, you’ll love this one too. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and healthy, too!

1 tablespoon of your home-made tahini
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cacao

In a small bowl, mix all three ingredients and that’s it. Get warm bread or toast and spread.

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Hibeş Recipe

If you love to try out different dishes, then you’ll fall in love with Hibeş. This is a famous sauce for your kebab and it could also replace your cheese dip.

Tahini Salad Dressing

Love salad? Then this Homemade Tahini Salad Dressing is the one for you.

2 tablespoons of your home-made tahini
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 lemon juice
Salt
Pepper

Just mix 2 tablespoons of tahini, 1 lemon juice, 5 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons yogurt in a jar or glass. Then, just add salt and pepper and mix or shake.