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We have all been there. We buy an ingredient that's required for a recipe, and then have to figure out what to do with the leftovers. In my case, I'm stuck with a large jar of tahini. For those who haven't used it before, it's a sesame seed paste. The thrifty person in me needs to figure out how to use it up. Help!
In a cooking frenzy earlier this week inspired by a beautiful homegrown eggplant my parents brought me, I made a batch of baba ghanoush. One of the ingredients was tahini, which I was able to find at the store, but only in a large jar. After making the recipe, I still had at least a few cups left. I sent my mom home with some, but the huge jar is still there every time I open the fridge.
So far, my plans are to make some homemade hummus (though I didn't list it in my recipe, tahini is often added to hummus). I also found an interesting-looking tahini cookie recipe. There is also an interesting recipe here. Do you have any other great ideas? Have you had a similar problem with another ingredient? Do share.
Well, I made the tahini cookies today. They're.... OK. I did add raisins which makes them a bit more interesting, but you can tell that they are good for you (or at least not bad for you)
ReplyDeleteComment from Nicki who was having some issues with Blogger:
ReplyDelete"You can use it just like any other nut paste - I like it in dressings/sauces (mixed with peanut butter over noodles or with lots of lemon in a crushed chickpea and red pepper salad). Also, what's the rush? It keeps in the fridge for awhile."