Turkish cuisine · Breakfast & Eggs

Tahini and Grape Molasses

Sesame paste and grape molasses stirred into a glossy brown paste – an energy-rich winter spread.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 150 g tahini
• 150 g pekmez (grape molasses)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 flatbread

Instructions

1. Stir the tahini jar vigorously until the separated oil has fully combined with the paste again – only then will it turn smooth later.
2. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 min. until light brown and starting to pop, then let cool.
3. Put the tahini and pinch of salt into a bowl and stir smooth with a spoon.
4. Pour in the pekmez in a thin stream while stirring continuously – the mixture first turns stiff and then, after 1–2 min., becomes smooth and glossy light brown again.
5. Stir in the cinnamon and let the paste sit briefly until spreadable but not runny.
6. Transfer to a small dish, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve with fresh flatbread for breakfast tea.