What does tahini taste like?

Question

I made hummus without tahini and it tasted fine. What kind of flavor will tahini add?

Answer 1

seasame seed flavor

i like it

Answer 2

Tahini tastes kind of bitter and nutty (or seedy?).  Tahini isn't a really overpowering taste.  In hummus it isn't used only for taste but for its creamy texture which gives the hummus a nice consistency.

Answer 3

nuts

Answer 4

sesame seeds is where it comes from

it is good without it is better with it but you must like forigen flavored dishes from the mediterrian.

the first time I ate it by itself i did not like it but it is a wonderful seasoning for hummus

Answer 5

Tahini is sesame paste — that is, a paste of ground sesame seeds — used in cooking.