How to Make Tahini At Home? The Perfect VEGAN Sauce! | Tahini, Hibeş, Tahini Salad Dressing

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  • Today, we're going to share with you a fantastic vegan sauce that will transform your meals: Tahini! 💚 In this video, we'll teach you how to make Tahini at home, along with Tahini&Molasses, Tahini&Cocoa Spread, Hibeş and a Tahini Salad Dressing. Perfect for adding a rich and creamy touch to your vegan dishes, these recipes are easy to make and incredibly versatile. So, let's get cooking and discover the amazing world of tahini together! 🌿👩‍🍳
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    TAHINI
    Ingredients:
    150 gr (5,3 oz, 1 cup) raw sesame seeds
    3 tablespoons hazelnut oil
    Directions:
    • Warm 150 gr raw sesame seeds in a large steel pan. Just warming every sesame seed will be enough for making tahini. Don’t roast them until all of it turns to brown. Using a steel pan is important as it has no coating, not releasing harmful gases at high temperatures. You can use a cast iron pan as well for browning.
    • Add the sesame seeds in food processor while they are still hot.
    • Pulse for about a minute and add 3 tablespoons of hazelnut oil. You can use grape seed oil or sunflower oil as well but prefer a seed oil then olive oil for this recipe.
    • After working food processor for another 3 minutes your tahini will be ready to enjoy. First the texture is going to be sand-like. Don’t give up on that stage and continue. After enough patience your tahini is going to be creamy and dreamy.
    TAHINI & MOLASSES
    Ingredients:
    1 tablespoon tahini
    1 tablespoon molasses
    Directions:
    • Mix 1 tablespoon of tahini and grape molasses in a bowl.
    TAHINI & COCOA SPREAD
    Ingredients:
    1 tablespoon tahini
    2 tablespoons honey
    1 heaping teaspoon cacao
    Directions:
    • Mix 1 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 heaping teaspoon cacao. Your healthy cacao is ready. You can adjust the amounts to your taste.
    HİBEŞ
    Ingredients:
    1 cup of tahini
    2 lemons’ juice
    ½ cup of water
    2 cloves of garlic
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon paprika
    Directions:
    • Squeeze 2 lemons and mix it with 1 cup of tahini. Add 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon paprika.
    • Puree 2 cloves of garlic and add to mixture. Hibeş is a great sauce for kebap or you can eat as a dip or mezze.
    • For toppins you can sprinkle some paprika, cumin and fresh parsley leaves.
    TAHINI SALAD DRESSING
    Ingredients:
    2 tablespoons tahini
    1 lemon juice
    5 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons yogurt
    Salt
    Pepper
    Directions:
    • Mix 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 lemon juice, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons yogurt in a jar or glass.
    • Add salt and pepper to your taste, your tahini dressing is ready to enjoy.
    GREEN TAHINI
    Ingredients:
    1 batch of coriander
    100 ml water( 3,4 fl oz, 2/5 cup)
    2 cloves of garlic
    70 gr tahini (4-5 tablespoons)
    ½- 1 teaspoon salt
    ½ lemon juice
    Directions:
    • Add 1 batch of coriander, 100 ml of water and 2 cloves of garlic into food processor.
    • Pulse until it becomes a puree, add 70 gr tahini, add salt to your taste and squeeze half lemon juice.
    • Pulse again until mixture is blended well. Your green tahini will be great with köfte, or as a dip for chips. The other upside of this recipe is tahini is a great substitute for cheese if you are not eating diary or if you are a vegan.
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  • @tobleroneyumm
    @tobleroneyumm Před 3 lety +409

    Tahini, the underrated secret weapon of a Vegan diet. Great source of protein and vitamins too.

    • @rrobbieisme5899
      @rrobbieisme5899 Před 3 lety +16

      Turkish foods are based on Vegan (actually we haven't know what is beinu Vegan) if u don't add meat

    • @tobleroneyumm
      @tobleroneyumm Před 3 lety +7

      @@rrobbieisme5899 I'm well aware, still waiting to see a cig kofte recipe here from refika.

    • @rrobbieisme5899
      @rrobbieisme5899 Před 3 lety +8

      @@tobleroneyumm actually çip köfte is with meat in original but if u don't add meat it's totally vegan too 🙂 if u r Vegan u have too watch Refika's Turkish channel too, there r many many "Zeytinyağlı" food recipes (olived Oil Food) it's really hard to tell the difference but if u watch refika u will understand ☺️ food cook with olive oil r never have meet inside

    • @Shuggies
      @Shuggies Před 3 lety +10

      Miso is greatly under rated also...

    • @nataliej2220
      @nataliej2220 Před 3 lety +8

      @@Shuggies The problem with miso is that it's very high in sodium, so people that suffer high blood pressure have to use it sparingly

  • @Bobbnoxious
    @Bobbnoxious Před 3 lety +583

    Refika on blenders: "Some suck, some are incredible, some can even liquify me". Words to remember :-)

    • @QUADFLY
      @QUADFLY Před 3 lety +6

      Yes but what would you recommend?

    • @enrilemoine
      @enrilemoine Před 3 lety +1

      @@QUADFLY best line ever!

    • @enrilemoine
      @enrilemoine Před 3 lety +5

      @@QUADFLY Cusinart are the most powerful and durable, in my opinion...

    • @mevoydecasa
      @mevoydecasa Před 3 lety +7

      What's your blenders brand?.
      I like the fact that is not all made of plastic.
      And seems quite powerful too.
      Loath aditives and love home-made tahini.
      Great videos

    • @luluhk2662
      @luluhk2662 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed

  • @cat-cu1cx
    @cat-cu1cx Před rokem +37

    Love from India Refika. In southern India, roasted sesame seed powder ( same taste profile as tahini) is used widely in dips or what we call chutneys. For example raw mango(naturally tart), sesame seed powder, green chillies ground and tempered with mustard curry leaves. Replace raw mango with any sauteed vegetable and add lemon or tamarind for tartness. We use this as a rice accompaniment

  • @HeruVision-Thrive-Coaching

    As a foodie, Master Chef, son to a retired once World renown Master Pastry Chef, and provider of all the culinary romantic experiences for my Wife and Bestie I ADORE your channel and EVERYTHING you do. The history, care, love and soul you put into your content is satisfying I have a few in my top that created culinary content and you have been added to that list. AHAMZING thanks for what you provide.

  • @wfhalsey1
    @wfhalsey1 Před 3 lety +543

    You are such a gift to the world, Refika! Love from North Carolina, USA!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Před 3 lety +53

      These words made my day!.. 🙏😘🧿thank youuu

    • @banubrogan
      @banubrogan Před 3 lety +19

      @@Refika Ben de North Carolina'da yasiyorum, benden de sevgiler. Uzakta olunca evde ozledigim Turk yemeklerini yapmaya basladim. Lahmacun, acili ezme, haydari vs., artik aklimiza ne gelirse canimiz ne cekerse, CZcams sagolsun! (Ve sizinki gibi kanallar tabii) 😍🤗🤗

    • @mariacarter6954
      @mariacarter6954 Před 3 lety +23

      @@Refika So many of us around this beautiful world agree 😉😄😚

    • @SophieBird07
      @SophieBird07 Před 3 lety +22

      I’ll second that from NC. Thought I’d finished the Internet during lockdown and then I discovered Refika. I’m re-inspired.

    • @Rania-vh7wg
      @Rania-vh7wg Před 3 lety +6

      Oh wow another person in NC. My tip if you want to buy tahini, its available in most middle eastern grocery shops. The one I go to is called Jerusalem. Iss in raleigh

  • @NikiBechusWTF
    @NikiBechusWTF Před 3 lety +125

    I'm a South African living in Cape Town, my grandparents came here as immigrants from Lebanon 🇱🇧 in the 1920's. We still cook a lot of dishes that my grandmother brought over when she came to this country & it's been passed down to us. So many of the dishes u have shown on your channel is so similar if not the same. It seem we share very similar cooking styles & ingredients it all has the Mediterranean & Middle-Eastern influences.
    I'm now learning much more from your fun and easy to follow recipes, thanks so much. 🙏

    • @carolinebenforado
      @carolinebenforado Před 3 lety +4

      Niki, I have the same experience. My grandparents were Sephardic Jews living in Turkey. When they moved to NY in 1012, they brought with them a cuisine that was partly Jewish and partly Turkish. I bet you and I make similar dishes!

  • @AlejandraMartinez-bq5jt
    @AlejandraMartinez-bq5jt Před 3 lety +114

    Girl! One can feel your warm and kindness through the video! Thanks for all of the awesome recipes!!!! 💚

  • @shreedevinair-pal9594
    @shreedevinair-pal9594 Před rokem +33

    We use unroasted sesame oil for cooking in some parts of India for our everyday cooking, so I tried tahini with it. It intensifies the taste of the sesame seed in the tahini. Just loved it. Also love your channel. You come across as a woman in love with food (like me!) and you communicate that with so much understanding and respect for your cuisine. Enjoy that.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Před rokem +3

      Awww, it feels so good to hear such nice words from you guys, lots of love! ❤

    • @a.m204
      @a.m204 Před rokem +1

      Todah

    • @nekhathomas6797
      @nekhathomas6797 Před 8 měsíci +1

      That’s a genius comment. I was wondering how to make it with an easily available alternate oil. Thank you!

  • @woodybroody1525
    @woodybroody1525 Před 3 lety +50

    Why would anyone take cooking classes, when we have you our Üsta , your style of clarity and engaging and our love for Turkish food keeps me coming back to your Channel.

  • @mayurii_
    @mayurii_ Před 3 lety +227

    This whole video from the very start to its end is “GREAT”.

    • @MsJetSetter
      @MsJetSetter Před 3 lety +5

      I agree 💯%🙏🏿

    • @heidiWava
      @heidiWava Před 3 lety +2

      I also agree! Thanks for the comment and thanks for the video!

    • @bernierakocevic9538
      @bernierakocevic9538 Před 2 lety

      Sesame seeds one of the worst culprits for kidney stones

    • @vickygrothe7217
      @vickygrothe7217 Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your sharing Recepie God bless you Always More Power from the Philippines Zambales

  • @wholeloadofcrap
    @wholeloadofcrap Před 2 lety +36

    For those making and tasting tahini for the first time. I Just made mine following this recipe yesterday. I thought i did something wrong when the tahini remained a bit bitter even when it’s cooled. Turns out it is normal. The store bought version tasted similar. So believe in yourself and the recipe. You’re doing fine.

    • @ayeshamariyam6568
      @ayeshamariyam6568 Před 10 měsíci

      Tahini isn’t available in any of the grocery stores near me, i would have to go to the grocery stores in malls to get it. I was lazy and odered it online but when i tasted a bit of it, I didn’t like it at all, it has a wierd bitterness, i didnt know how it suppose to taste like and the taste took me by surprise.i was rEaLlY cOnfUsEd.. seeing ur comment helped thank u 😊

    • @osdelhdez6796
      @osdelhdez6796 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@ayeshamariyam6568 I buy mine at Trader Joe's

    • @alvareo92
      @alvareo92 Před měsícem

      @@ayeshamariyam6568 when you toast the seeds too much and the tahini is a darker brown it will be very bitter. You will notice this even by just tasting half a teaspoon of the toasted seeds. You need to only very very lightly toast them - in fact to me it seems Refika here went too far, at least for my taste - the colour difference with the white untoasted seeds has to be very slight.

  • @JLM4867
    @JLM4867 Před 2 lety +4

    I have been intrigued by Turkey for some time. I have a friend whom I met when I was in my 20s who is Turkish, and she introduced me to homemade Turkish food which my husband and I both love. Also, a few years ago we spent 5 days in Turkey on a layover flight (Istanbul and Cappadocia). I am so thankful to have you in my life. You have unlocked not only Turkish recipes for me, but healthier eating habits. And as others have stated, your personality is vibrant and wonderful.

  • @Ad-Lo
    @Ad-Lo Před 3 lety +340

    During this lockdown, CZcams has been recommending channels I would not usually watch. I am incredibly grateful for your channel and your recipes. Because of your vibrant personality, I am confident that I want to come to Turkey on holiday. I was always a bit unsure because I didn’t have any idea whether I would be able to find something to eat and to get by in English, but you have given me so much confidence. I am so so so excited, I am going to visit a country so rich in culture and diversity. I’ve booked my ticket before clicking this video.

    • @azizeaynurcavdar83
      @azizeaynurcavdar83 Před 3 lety +24

      I live in Germany but I‘m Turkish and I can promise you the people there they’d welcome you very friendly and kindly.

    • @mdfasa
      @mdfasa Před 3 lety +11

      Your doing a 👍 thing... Turkey is a place to see and eat

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      @aisaasvat8791 Před 3 lety +6

      She is a blessing 💪🏽

    • @nirupachadha6345
      @nirupachadha6345 Před 3 lety +11

      Pse go. I have been to Turkey twice & love it. Pse pse read ip history first you will enjoy it better. Stay in Marmara area.
      Dont forget or skip the aqua ducts in the hearth of a busy downtown area near Topkadi. Good walking shoes. Antaliya is a quite change after that.

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo Před 3 lety +1

      @Nirupa Chadha thank you very much. I will do.

  • @kui_maina
    @kui_maina Před 3 lety +48

    I am forever grateful for finding this channel

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Před 3 lety +13

      Oooo I am so greatful that you shared your feeling.. hope we go to great food journeys together..

  • @UnHaCkAbLe2
    @UnHaCkAbLe2 Před 2 lety +45

    I am Greek and I have to say that I love Istanbul - been there one time and can't wait to come again - and I also think you are beautiful and your recipes rock !!!! I also feel sad for all people that never had the chance to taste tahini, especially mixed with good honey on freshly baked warm bread, or mixed with molasses!

  • @virginiavoigt2418
    @virginiavoigt2418 Před rokem +10

    A lot of valuable information here. I love making my own tahini because I can customize it to my taste. It is also fresher and less expensive than the commercial which is not even popular where I live. The degree of roasting, the amount of salt (not mentioned in this video), and so forth. I have learned to use sesame oil as the oil component when making it. I have both toasted and untoasted sesame oil and prefer using the toasted variety as I love the pronounced sesame flavor. The best things about making your own - anything - is that you can make it exactly to your taste and nutritional requirements. After making the tahini, my food processer is pretty messy and it's hard to get the last bits out. What I like to do then is add some (cut up) dried fruit and give it a spin. It cleans up the processer to some degree and the result is a delightful simple candy (in my opinion).

  • @goldie5781
    @goldie5781 Před 3 lety +54

    TAHINI - EXCELLENT SOURCE OF THE CALCIUM.
    IT SHOULD BE USED WITH THE LEMON, or any kind of the VITAMIN"C" - FOR THE FULL CALCIUM ABSORBENCY.
    (Osteoporosis doesn't have a chance with the TAHINI consumption!)
    REFIKA, HANUM 'HONEY" - I have a kilogram of the sesame seeds - bought it today - and your video is more than welcome.
    Thank you, dear!
    Love you.
    Sending love.💖

    • @goldie5781
      @goldie5781 Před 3 lety

      @DMB Y Oh, halva 👌👍(Bosnian language Tahan-halva ) is fabulous combination of the tahini and honey.
      Thank you for sharing this info about halva and sea food. Good to know. 🙂

    • @JohndeKock
      @JohndeKock Před 3 lety +2

      The first time I watched this was 2 weeks ago. I have already used up 2kg of sesame seeds. I have just been to the store for another 2kgs. Your tahini is being shared by my family by the jar-full. I am using it to make a lot of your hummus too, as well as in falafel (I use Kenji Lopez's recipe). I am trying to follow a more plant-based diet and your channel has taught me so much about your really awesome cuisine. Along with the sesame seeds, I have bought 1kg of hazel nuts and a jar of molasses. My kitchen is going to delightfully sticky in a couple of hours time!

  • @essie9500
    @essie9500 Před 3 lety +25

    OMG I don't know how you appeared on my youtube screen but I'm just loving the recipes. After spending over two years hooked on Turkish dizis I have tried making simits, kunefe, baklava and many more. My only wish now is to explore Turkey especially Istanbul , Cappadocia, Antalya and try the amazing kahvalti .Teşekkür ederim.

  • @cynthiahonorio9758
    @cynthiahonorio9758 Před 10 měsíci +10

    05:25 tahini and molasses
    07:20 tahini and cocoa
    08:08 hibes
    08:51 green tahini

    • @AliensKillDevils.
      @AliensKillDevils. Před 7 měsíci

      Honey has neurotoxins. Do not eat it. Eat a vegan honey, such as maple syrup.

  • @nsonsuz1011
    @nsonsuz1011 Před 2 lety +15

    This is a great way for me to recommend tahini and humus to my Mexican friends. Thanks Refika! You are a Great ambassador for different cuisines.

  • @avoirlafoi2580
    @avoirlafoi2580 Před 3 lety +38

    I like the friendly attitude, and the interactions with Bahar

  • @hayatras118
    @hayatras118 Před 3 lety +47

    I am Iraqi , we eat Tahini with date molasses mixture, , I love it especially during winter as Breakfast .
    Great channel!👍

    • @julnar007ify
      @julnar007ify Před 3 lety +4

      Even in Palestine, tahini and molasses is served on breakfast in winter time alongside the famous Z&Z: Zait and Zaater! Greetings from falastin to Iraq!

    • @hayatras118
      @hayatras118 Před 3 lety +3

      I love Z&Z currently its my favourite breakfast! I love Palestinian Zeit Zater.
      Love Plastine ❤️

    • @julnar007ify
      @julnar007ify Před 3 lety +2

      @@hayatras118
      It's addicting you know! Take care!

    • @toosiyabrandt8676
      @toosiyabrandt8676 Před 3 lety

      HI
      Is date molasses like date syrup?

    • @reehanatsekoni-apaokagi6215
      @reehanatsekoni-apaokagi6215 Před 3 lety

      @@toosiyabrandt8676 yes. Honey like consistency

  • @milawong4718
    @milawong4718 Před rokem +2

    From Canada. You are amazing! My neighbors are Turkish. Love them and absolutely adore your channel. I am Polish BTW.

  • @AverageMomma
    @AverageMomma Před 3 lety +6

    When I was pregnant with my last son I craved Tahini! It remains my favorite!

  • @balajprasanna
    @balajprasanna Před 3 lety +147

    Refika: Do you want to taste it?
    Bahar: Why would I say no?
    We are all Bahar.

  • @Shur30
    @Shur30 Před 3 lety +30

    Yes! I saw the hummus video and was planning on searching for a recipe on tahini since it is not readily available everywhere here in India and voila! it gets uploaded on this lovely channel. Thankyou ☺️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Před 3 lety +13

      İn Turkey we have a sayin -kalbin temizmiş- which could be translated as -- you have a clean heart- meaning you r a good person and that fairnwss ün your heart brings you gifts like this

  • @ah1114
    @ah1114 Před 2 lety +5

    I don’t understand why would anyone give this video a thumbs down. She just shared like ten great recipes in 10 minutes. Love 💕 your videos. Thank you Rafika for being generous and sharing your authentic Turkish recipes

    • @djsandbird
      @djsandbird Před rokem

      I'll give one too. It's an Internet joke and doesn't really working. I don't know how to make Tahini but doing it this way is not working if you'll try it.

  • @jwph1985
    @jwph1985 Před 2 lety +6

    This channel's so wholesome. Always love the extra context you provide, so much more than a cooking show! Just good people

  • @soz824
    @soz824 Před 3 lety +112

    This is one of the best cooking videos Ive ever seen, I love the snippets of info regarding the history and culture of ingredients and the helpful info about type of tools to use.

    • @dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669
      @dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669 Před 3 lety +1

      The way I do it is not to roast sesame seeds as heat oxidise oil.I do not use any seeds oils as they are all toxic processed empty calories without nutrients.YOu can process ,stop ,move the crushed seeds try again and again until sesame seeds oil is made or add organic cold pressed olive oil.All seeds oil toxic because they contain Linoleinic acid (Omega 6).It is well done in Labanon Syria and Iraq.

    • @t.hamacher9194
      @t.hamacher9194 Před rokem +1

      Incan only agree. This is a fantastic cooking video. I used tahini before but never knew about it’s variety

  • @demetkesici9670
    @demetkesici9670 Před 3 lety +25

    CZcams maceranın en başlarından beri takipçin olarak bir sürü farklı ülkeden takipçilerinden gelen övgüleri gurur içinde okurken buluyorum kendimi😁 Keep going on Refika 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @ulqulqu
      @ulqulqu Před 3 lety +5

      Kesinlikle! Ufaktan bir sahiplenme hissi ile birlikte videoları izledikçe ve yorumları okudukça ne kadar doğru bir hamle yaptığını görüyorum

    • @akinoz
      @akinoz Před 3 lety

      @@ulqulqu katılıyorum.

    • @mertakcay2339
      @mertakcay2339 Před 3 lety

      Kesinlikle! Yalnız değilmişim 😂 2 Hafta önce 95 bindi abone sayısı, harika gidiyorlar.

  • @margo1628
    @margo1628 Před rokem +5

    Loooving it!!:) Working on a good LowCarb Cookie Recipe, lately.. and it involves Tahini!! 3 tbsp Keto Steviol sugar, 1.5 tbsp Cocoa pwd, 1\2 tbsp Coconut flakes, 2 tbsp Cocoa nibs, Tbsp Poppyseed, dashes of salt & bk powder, [I admit I threw in a tbsp of bitter Chocolate chips, teehee], 2\3 c Almond flour ; mix the dry, then add 1 egg yolk, 3 level or 2 heaping tbsp TAHiNi, tbsp of water so it mixes nicely .. these turned out to be my nicest cookies so far [tho needed Cinnamon imo]. Baked 19 min at 150 Celsius.

  • @ThePinkBinks
    @ThePinkBinks Před 2 lety +2

    Yes it’s almost nowhere where I live. I found out how to make it before I found out where to buy it.
    Homemade is better.
    Thanks for the tip on teflon.

  • @Lior621
    @Lior621 Před 3 lety +32

    I am in the middle of an extremely stressful exam period and taking a break to watch you is my pleasure. You make all my nerves relax 🥰

  • @ugurozkusen2049
    @ugurozkusen2049 Před 3 lety +168

    As a vegetarian who is on the way of being a vegan, tahini saves my life. I love it with falafel , and I love halva with tahini so much
    and Refika please share more vegan- vegeterian recipes with us like tahini and hummus
    Love you sooo much

    • @shortiebae152
      @shortiebae152 Před 3 lety +10

      You vegans sure like to announce that a lot. Nobody cares.

    • @catalinaiturbe3376
      @catalinaiturbe3376 Před 3 lety +6

      I'd like to learn a recipe for a vegan kebab😍

    • @monadarling1996
      @monadarling1996 Před 3 lety +2

      But halwa is sweet and tahini is kinda bitter right??

    • @serap1
      @serap1 Před 3 lety +8

      All my vegetarian friends use tahini when the recipe ask for mayonnaise

    • @ugurozkusen2049
      @ugurozkusen2049 Před 3 lety +4

      @@monadarling1996 yeap, but the harmony is awesome

  • @fayeg3026
    @fayeg3026 Před měsícem

    Thank you so much! I like the variations you have.

  • @paulinereid5226
    @paulinereid5226 Před 18 dny

    Marvellous video!

  • @mabiyakhan8551
    @mabiyakhan8551 Před 3 lety +33

    I just came across your channel accidentally, and I loved it, loved it, loved it......ur awsome,....keep bringing all the flavors of turkey...enjoying ur recepies...much luv from India.

  • @marananda1
    @marananda1 Před 3 lety +71

    Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that finally a great cook talks about the dangers of teflon, on so many cooking channels they use teflon, and I'm always surprised they are using them, because the data on teflon has been out for years.

    • @maricame5158
      @maricame5158 Před 3 lety

      What are the dangers of teflon?

    • @marananda1
      @marananda1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@maricame5158 Dr Eric Berg has a video on it, check it out

    • @carmenroman9542
      @carmenroman9542 Před 3 lety +4

      I feel the same way. How could these celebrities chefs cook on Teflon? Well, many of them sell their own line of pots and pans which are all made of Teflon which truly show what they care about. The Teflon company polluted all the waters on our planet. I myself during the covid shutdown found out about the dangers of Teflon by watching the Documentary "The Devil We Know" and the movie "Dark Waters", both on Netflix. All these years that they were being sued they were still selling their products all over the world. I now use cast iron and stainless steel and glass. I prefer cast iron because it is non-toxic and after you learn how to use it you will love it.

    • @crashtosmash1102
      @crashtosmash1102 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes we never find these things out in a timely manner in America...first the money must be made then the lives must be lost...sorry to get political but there you are.

    • @voulafisentzidis8830
      @voulafisentzidis8830 Před 2 lety +1

      @@crashtosmash1102 it's important for consumers to educate themselves so spread the word. Corporations are only interested in profit regardless of the damage to users.

  • @rosepinelopy4525
    @rosepinelopy4525 Před měsícem

    Hi, thank you for that tahini recipe 😋

  • @SanJacintoArtGuild
    @SanJacintoArtGuild Před 4 měsíci

    Tahini used to be fairly common here in Southern California. It has become more difficult to find and much more expensive. Thank you for sharing how to make it!

  • @andrebarros8358
    @andrebarros8358 Před 3 lety +23

    Just made my Tahine and i'm eating the one with honey and cocoa. i'm in heaven!

  • @sanawaseem5627
    @sanawaseem5627 Před 3 lety +21

    After coming across your channel,
    ONE MORE REASON ADDED TO LOVE TURKEY!
    Your Pakistani 🇵🇰 follower

  • @skopjanec8392
    @skopjanec8392 Před rokem +1

    I'm from Macedonia and our grandma's always use tahini for millions of things.
    We always have one jar with tahini+honey mixture in our kitchen.
    When I make hummus if I don't have tahini I put 150 gr of sesame seeds (2 to 3 minutes on the stove) and than directly in the blender! Just mix it like that. The taste is the same and even you've got little bit less of that tahini bitter aftertaste.
    Just a suggestion!

  • @aimeemorgado8715
    @aimeemorgado8715 Před rokem +1

    The worst thing about watching more than one of your videos a day- I can’t decide what to cook, and make it ALL. ❤ to you and yours.

  • @erich196
    @erich196 Před 3 lety +57

    This is quickly becoming one of my favourite cooking channels. Your food always looks delicious and you have buckets full of charisma!
    Now I just need to get me a food processor/blender that doesn't suck 😂

    • @vincentmoriarty4634
      @vincentmoriarty4634 Před 3 lety +1

      Same! I want one that could liquefy me 😂 She's so sweet. Mine now can't liquify anything but water

  • @CLAldridgeArt
    @CLAldridgeArt Před 3 lety +37

    Oh my goodness.. Thank You CZcams for recommending this CHANNEL.. Super happy subscriber. 💖👍. I've only just begun to watch Refika, so far just your wonderful Hummus recipe and now this... looking so forward to binge watching and learning about Turkey too!

  • @carolineterzaghi5113
    @carolineterzaghi5113 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you! I love tahini

  • @tormakhmariajulia955
    @tormakhmariajulia955 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, great recipes

  • @blevenzon
    @blevenzon Před 3 lety +22

    Found you yesterday, fell in love (because you know.. a way into a mans heart is through his stomach) and now you are my favorite channel on CZcams.

    • @nekovibe
      @nekovibe Před 3 lety

      i second this too!

    • @nehapanchal1964
      @nehapanchal1964 Před 3 lety

      I love you Refica,
      it's the same with a woman's heart also, Boris ji...

  • @liyasusan9699
    @liyasusan9699 Před 3 lety +143

    Your channel is the best youtube has recommended to me 😁

    • @futuramasimpson9713
      @futuramasimpson9713 Před 3 lety +11

      I agree😁 Can't stop watching all Refika's videos, so sad I don't understand Turkish well to binge watch her other channel

    • @refikabirgul9244
      @refikabirgul9244 Před 3 lety +13

      Thank you guysss.. promise I will make everyting I know and can imagine on this channel too..

    • @liyasusan9699
      @liyasusan9699 Před 3 lety +1

      @@refikabirgul9244 waiting for more

    • @pacesoare816
      @pacesoare816 Před 3 lety

      Susan means sesame in Romania 😁

    • @marykaestner2755
      @marykaestner2755 Před 3 lety +1

      Bruno Albouze, a French chef, is amazing, too!

  • @robertmelius2025
    @robertmelius2025 Před 10 měsíci

    Always great, Refika!

  • @user-dz4ty5df3d
    @user-dz4ty5df3d Před 2 lety

    Love it, thanks so much ❤️

  • @fifilskway
    @fifilskway Před 3 lety +43

    can you make a video on how to make molasses or pekmez ... I tried it ones at a Turkish restaurant as part of Turkish breakfast .and I've been looking for it everywhere since but can't find it.
    ps: your videos look very professional and the ideas are brilliant keep up the good work

    • @refikabirgul9244
      @refikabirgul9244 Před 3 lety +10

      Deal I will in autm time..

    • @fikriyeturan1958
      @fikriyeturan1958 Před 3 lety +1

      If you can understand there is a recipe in Refika's Turkish channel. You can look it up with the word '' pekmez"

    • @Lunatium
      @Lunatium Před 3 lety +1

      FYI homemade pekmez is highly cancerous when compared to market bought due to the long cooking time over a fire producing cancerous tar from the sugar inside the pekmez. store bought ones are factory made with no risk of cancerous material. pekmez is one of those rare foods that is healthier when store bought.

    • @thaZEBRAmussel
      @thaZEBRAmussel Před 3 lety +1

      Try Middle Eastern grocery stores if you have any near you. We have both Turkish and Middle Eastern grocery stores in Australia and both stock them.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Před 3 lety +7

      Thnak you so much.. I will show how to make molasses in autum ehrn grapes are in season

  • @HarryPotter-mj8uy
    @HarryPotter-mj8uy Před 3 lety +24

    Hi, can you make a playlist for your vegan recipes? And please share more vegan recipes!! Thank you!

  • @conniesison4250
    @conniesison4250 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for sharing this video ❤

  • @binkbaf
    @binkbaf Před 3 měsíci

    Amazingly simply. Thank you!!!❤❤

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis Před 3 lety +40

    Oh my goodness! This is the first video from this channel I've seen and I am over the moon excited to binge watch all of them as quickly as possible.
    I've never seen anything even remotely like the things she made and I simply must try every single one right away.
    Judging from this video alone, this channel must be a very rare gem indeed. If you happen to read this, I want you to know how much I appreciate you. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.

    • @hoohargh9945
      @hoohargh9945 Před rokem

      Tara Wright...! Ditto ..🎼

    • @threetreasures7698
      @threetreasures7698 Před rokem

      I feel the same way!! Refika is amazing and she has a heart and knowledge far beyond her Earth years. I will be making most of these recipes as now we in the Northern hemisphere are headed to winter months.

  • @volkanozyar5385
    @volkanozyar5385 Před 3 lety +55

    I am so happy to see this channel in English, so I can actually show my friends how rich Turkish cuisine is. Thank you bunch, Refika!

  • @VicciWilliams
    @VicciWilliams Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you❣️ I will be making tahini.

  • @Mahaya54
    @Mahaya54 Před 3 lety +18

    amazing video, thank you ! In Iran we eat Tahini with Grapes Syrup instead of Molasses. My mom is originally from a small City there called Mahallat and i remember some streets were smelling like tahini all the way because of small shops which used to make it themselves, love this point about food that makes people come closer and see their similarities instead of differences.

    • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove
      @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove Před 3 lety

      Isn’t grap syrup just molasses you have differen’t kind of molasses

    • @ritaquinn9258
      @ritaquinn9258 Před rokem +1

      Molasses is a by product of sugarcane its its made when white sugar is processed

  • @jacobs8531
    @jacobs8531 Před 3 lety +52

    We make tahini and molasses to our kids, telling them its chocolate and meanwhile works great.
    A healthier substitute

  • @ivaan5048
    @ivaan5048 Před 2 měsíci

    Great recipe 😋

  • @TableNetwork
    @TableNetwork Před 2 lety

    Awesome video!! Thank you

  • @HeartofNC
    @HeartofNC Před 3 lety +14

    That "cut in" salad dressing with cilantro and tahini - sounds amazing! Thank you for showing us how to make tahini!

  • @femkevandelft177
    @femkevandelft177 Před 3 lety +20

    Here in Canada old walnuts and very bitter tahini JUST is. I tried this and it was like tasting a fresh roasted walnut! Holy heart thank you!

  • @name.terrie
    @name.terrie Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! You're the best!

  • @user-ou3qw7fu9v
    @user-ou3qw7fu9v Před 3 měsíci

    You are awesome. Thank you for sharing. I learned a lot today.

  • @carolinamarin52
    @carolinamarin52 Před 3 lety +88

    This channel is SO good!!!!! I love it. Here in Mexico we have some people that have migrated from Turkey (or their grandparents did) and some of their cuisine is being fusioned with Mexican food, specially in the Yucatan península. It's very interesting.

    • @camouflagejumpsuit
      @camouflagejumpsuit Před 2 lety +1

      yum

    • @Rosejazjai
      @Rosejazjai Před 2 lety +4

      Wow thanks for sharing that info...very interesting.

    • @elhirba
      @elhirba Před 2 lety +5

      Like the Lebanese who migrated to Mexico at the turn of the 20th century and brought the Shawarma which became the Trompo of the Al Pastor where pork meat replaced the beef and lamb

    • @marymarriam7849
      @marymarriam7849 Před 2 lety +3

      omg u should share some recipes

    • @MsKG-nl5ot
      @MsKG-nl5ot Před 2 lety +1

      Interesting

  • @LimonkaLeague
    @LimonkaLeague Před 3 lety +8

    I just love Turkish cuisine, Turkish humor and Turkish accent. Musik gibi )) I can listen to you for hours! Thank you for the wonderful recipes and inspiration!

  • @networkleg
    @networkleg Před 2 lety

    thanks for sharing this Refika

  • @pontevedra660
    @pontevedra660 Před rokem +1

    Tres belle Refika. Merci.

  • @nehhar6599
    @nehhar6599 Před 3 lety +40

    It was really interesting to know a little about the history of tahini and molasses and also about so many different and interesting combinations!!! It is incredible how much one can learn!!! You're recipes are really amazing!!! Would love to learn a lot more about Turkish cuisine.. I'm always waiting for an upload on your channel!!

  • @scottyg9167
    @scottyg9167 Před 3 lety +11

    Holy crap! How is it that it took me so long to find one my now-favorite channels??? Dunno... it’s not only the fantastic authenticity of what you do, but also the candor and overall presentation. Brava!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank youuu.. we r quite new.. so happy to meet.. 😘🙏❤️

  • @lanasvet7817
    @lanasvet7817 Před 9 měsíci

    So many great ideas, love it! Thank you

  • @leislsmith4293
    @leislsmith4293 Před 4 měsíci

    What a fantastic vid. So informative. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @ShtefT
    @ShtefT Před 3 lety +19

    I love the way you do the recipes, from video production, to your personality, the small English mistakes makes it so nice, and the atmosphere of food and culture is just so refreshing. Also it is very accessible the way you do it. Thank you :D

    • @gloriaalkhatib5
      @gloriaalkhatib5 Před 3 lety

      you are great sharing those recipes I'm from Philippines I love you I missed those foods that I used to eat in KSA

  • @OneOfTheFirstToWatchStarTrek

    I'm in Canada 🇨🇦. My grandmother would give us buttered bread and a small bowl of molasses for an after-school snack. She was from Canada's Atlantic Ocean coast, part of the trade triangle in the 18th/19th centuries. They'd get the molasses from the Caribbean sugar plantations in exchange for salted codfish that would go to England!

  • @hayleyb8405
    @hayleyb8405 Před měsícem

    Thank you. Awesome recipe ideas and so informative. You've gained a follower 😊

  • @leninha-carioca
    @leninha-carioca Před rokem

    Amazing! Thank you.

  • @jeluun
    @jeluun Před 3 lety +11

    That green tahini looks amazing! I'm going to try it out!
    In Szechuan cuisine, tahini is used to make Dan Dan noodles

  • @josephcottrell1939
    @josephcottrell1939 Před 3 lety +30

    Hi Refika! I love your videos. I have made 6 recipes of yours and my friends and family have loved every single one. I haven’t ever had Turkish food (beside maybe kebabs), but your channel has illuminated the beautiful flavors of Turkish cooking. I love how you use tomato paste in everything; I also appreciate your focus on healthier cooking and not using as much plastic in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing your expertise, your videos are making a lot of people in the middle of Ohio very happy!!

  • @muntahar7461
    @muntahar7461 Před 2 lety

    Love this! Thak you so much especially the cocoa one!

  • @bernadettefisher6708
    @bernadettefisher6708 Před 2 lety

    Wow. Great video! Thank you so much🥰

  • @keetrandling4530
    @keetrandling4530 Před 3 lety +12

    Ah! I was making Hibeş and didn't even know its name! So delicious on everything. Also, I mix tahini, lemon, Greek tzadziki and use this on kebab, as a dressing, or as a dip.

    • @iozaf2890
      @iozaf2890 Před 3 lety +4

      We do that in Greece too or tahini with pine trees' honey, it's delicious 😊

    • @ugur2444
      @ugur2444 Před 3 lety +3

      @@iozaf2890 thats why i like greece. They are making difrent things with same items

  • @ptseti
    @ptseti Před 3 lety +4

    WOW thank you for this. Tahini cost a lot of money in Jamaica - US$12.00..yup its a luxury. I can make it now and its sooooo simple. Thank you so much

  • @Irina-lh9gn
    @Irina-lh9gn Před 2 lety

    Love your channel, every aspect of it!

  • @myapink5636
    @myapink5636 Před rokem

    Loved this. Thank you.

  • @maowtp
    @maowtp Před 3 lety +9

    I’m watching this from Thailand. I enjoy watching your channel so much. It’s not only about the recipe, it’s about how you are presenting is so charming. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nancysomogyi9371
    @nancysomogyi9371 Před 3 lety +13

    My husband and I think you are so adorable. We just bought some kebab skewers and will be trying your kebab recipe soon. Love your videos and will be making many of them.

  • @nokm2006
    @nokm2006 Před 2 lety

    Love your recipes! Thank you!

  • @shuermarvin577
    @shuermarvin577 Před 2 lety

    Yum yum yum. Love tahini. Thank you, Refika.

  • @ayeshakhan-rk2nh
    @ayeshakhan-rk2nh Před 3 lety +24

    Refiqa. I’m from South Africa and always wanted to know how to make easy tahini. Thanx for the recipe. Gona try it soon

  • @disalafernando5725
    @disalafernando5725 Před 3 lety +21

    First started to like Turkish dramas then fell in love with Turkish cuisine. Omg can't get rid of both. Love the way you present it❤❤.
    Much love from Srilanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
    P.s don't know whether u have heard the name of my country before

    • @ammarsalem2141
      @ammarsalem2141 Před 3 lety +3

      who didn't hear about the best ever TEA producing sylon...now is srelanka ....

    • @rohinijoshi9881
      @rohinijoshi9881 Před 3 lety

      I agree totally. I'm also a fan of Turkish serials.

    • @rondeme
      @rondeme Před 3 lety

      Ceylon

    • @rajesseeny7074
      @rajesseeny7074 Před 3 lety

      Me, too. From dramas to cuisine

  • @sharakirkby2744
    @sharakirkby2744 Před 9 měsíci

    All these recipes are absolutely delicious!💖

  • @sandrabhicks
    @sandrabhicks Před 2 lety

    Nice ! Thank you

  • @trivia3108
    @trivia3108 Před 3 lety +15

    MasyaAllah, I love your videos! When you reach something million subscribers, remember the names of these people in this comment section. We are the ones who will be proud of your future achievements 😎 cheers from North Bali 🙌

  • @genevievewilliams2776
    @genevievewilliams2776 Před 3 lety +15

    So I just found your channel... first recipe of yours I've ever seen was your hummus recipe and oh my goodness! Even more excited that you shared your tahini recipe... thank you👌

  • @misbahhabib8866
    @misbahhabib8866 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you. Very interesting and informative video ❤

  • @meatcreap
    @meatcreap Před 2 lety

    I'm so glad that you guys share your knowledge! Thank you so much!!

  • @AbhishekBana
    @AbhishekBana Před 3 lety +13

    Wonderful ❣️
    Please share a receipie for Manti. I have a Turkish friend in Berlin. His mother served us Manti. Ever since, I love that dish.