Tahini: Pure Turkish Sesame Paste

Tahini, or tahin in Turkish, is one of those quiet kitchen essentials that does far more than its simple ingredient list suggests. Made from nothing but ground sesame seeds, it brings a rich, nutty creaminess to both savoury and sweet dishes. At Turkish Online Market, the UK's Turkish online food and grocery market, we stock authentic Turkish tahini so you can cook, dip and bake with the real thing.

What makes Turkish tahini special

Good tahini is smooth, pourable and deeply aromatic, with a balance of nuttiness and a gentle bitterness. Turkish brands have a long tradition of sesame milling, producing a paste that blends beautifully into sauces without splitting. Whether you want it for a classic Levantine hummus or a traditional Turkish breakfast, quality matters, and a fresh jar makes all the difference.

Ways to use tahini

Tahini is wonderfully flexible across the day:

• Breakfast: mixed with pekmez (grape molasses) for the classic Turkish tahin-pekmez spread on fresh bread
• Dips and sauces: the backbone of hummus, baba ganoush and lemony tahini dressing
• Baking: swirled into cookies, halva and cakes for a nutty depth
• Cooking: stirred into soups, roasted vegetables and noodle bowls for body and richness

Tahini and pekmez: a breakfast classic

One of the most beloved uses for tahini in Turkey is pairing it with pekmez. The nutty paste and the sweet, mineral-rich molasses come together into a spread that is both energising and comforting, a staple on countless Turkish breakfast tables. Turkish Online Market stocks both, so you can build the full experience in one order.

Storing your tahini

Natural tahini often separates, with oil rising to the top, which is completely normal. Simply stir it back together before use. Keep the jar in a cool cupboard and give it a good mix; many people store it upside down between uses so the oil redistributes evenly.

Why buy tahini from Turkish Online Market

Turkish Online Market makes it easy to shop authentic Turkish and Mediterranean groceries from home. Add tahini to a single basket alongside chickpeas, lemons, spices, pekmez and bread, and have everything delivered together. With next-day delivery across the UK, your tahini arrives quickly and ready to use. Delivery is free on orders over £60, with a flat £5.99 charge on smaller orders.

From the simplest tahin-pekmez breakfast to a show-stopping bowl of hummus, tahini earns its place in every pantry. Browse the range at Turkish Online Market and discover how much a great jar of sesame paste can do.