Tahini with grape molasses is nothing but a ratio. Mixing them half and half gives a balanced result: more tahini and it is heavy and dry, more molasses and it is far too sweet. Serving them unmixed is an option too, and then the ratio changes with every spoonful.
Ingredients
For the plate
For the top
To serve alongside
Method
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Stir the tahini
Stir the tahini in its jar, working the oil that has gathered on top back into it.
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Onto the plate
Spread the tahini over a serving plate.
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Add the molasses
Pour the grape molasses over it.
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Mix
Stir it together with a fork, or leave it unmixed and let everyone make their own ratio.
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Garnish
Scatter with walnuts and sesame seeds.
Tips
- Stir the tahini well in the jar; separated tahini throws the measurements off.
- Half and half is the most balanced; more molasses makes the plate far too sweet.
- Grape molasses suits it best; mulberry molasses is sweeter and carob molasses heavier.
Nutrition
285
kcal
6 g
Protein
18 g
Fat
27 g
Carbs
24 g
Sugar
3 g
Fibre
Values are per serving and approximate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should the ratio of tahini to molasses be?
Half and half gives the most balanced result. More tahini and it is heavy and dry, more molasses and it is far too sweet.
My tahini has separated in the jar, what should I do?
Work the oil on top back into it with a spoon and stir it well. The measurements do not hold with separated tahini.
Which molasses should I use?
Grape molasses suits it best. Mulberry molasses is sweeter and carob molasses stays heavier.