Is there a more common ingredient that can be used instead of Tahini in recipes?

Question

Occasionally I get a recipe that calls for it but I don't want to buy a whole jar for the one tablespoon I need.

I understand a substitution won't be exactly the same but is there anything that would be comparable or similar?

I once bought a jar (rather expensive) and it sat in the fridge for years until I tossed it. I only used maybe 3 tbsp in all that time.

Answer 1

TAHINI Substitutes:  sesame butter (thicker) OR 3 parts creamy peanut butter + 1 part sesame oil OR toasted sesame seeds (for hummus) OR toasted sesame oil (for hummus) OR peanut butter (for sauces)

http://www.foodsubs.com/Nutseed.html

Answer 2

peanut butter. it has the same texture, and similar flavor to tahini.

Answer 3

i just use peanut butter

Answer 4

I use cashew butter.

Answer 5

you know tahine is a sesame seed paste. subtitute to this will give you different taste of  what you are doing.if the call for tahine is for hummus or baba ganoush you can't  put  peanut butter on it.lol

Answer 6

Some health food stores sell sesame tahini in bulk, so you can buy a little or a lot

You should also check to see if you have a Middle Eastern market nearby - as they would probably offer it in bulk as well.

Peanut butter and sesame tahini are NOT interchangeable.