How do you thin down tahini?

How do you thin down tahini?

Whisk cold water into the tahini to loosen it. The water will cause the tahini to clump together at first, but these clumps will disappear as you add more water. Continue to add spoonfuls of water until the tahini is as thin as you want it. Keep in mind that the tahini may lose some of its flavor if you thin it a lot.

Why did my tahini curdle?

Tahini by itself is too concentrated and cannot be eaten as such. However, tahini has a strange reaction towards water meaning that it curdles to the point you can hardly stir it. Working it and adding more water the mixture starts to become more fluid and homogeneous. The result is a thick creamy mixture.

Is tahini supposed to be liquid?

While it's generally suggested that opened tahini should be refrigerated, many people still keep it in the cabinet just like they do with peanut butter. In short, chilling the sesame seeds paste in the fridge after opening maximizes its quality and shelf life.