Potatoes with tahini
Delicious Tahini Potatoes Recipe - An Explosion of Oriental Flavors
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 4
Tahini potatoes are a simple and quick dish that brings a touch of oriental flavor to your plate. This recipe is ideal for a healthy side dish or to be served as an appetizer. Start your culinary adventure and let the Mediterranean flavors carry you away!
Ingredients:
- 6 medium potatoes (preferably white or yellow potatoes for a creamy texture)
- 4 tablespoons of tahini
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preparing the potatoes: Start by peeling the potatoes. Choose medium-sized potatoes that are uniform for even baking. Cut them into thin slices, about 1 cm thick. This thickness will allow the potatoes to bake well during the baking time.
2. Preheating the oven: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. This will ensure even baking and a crispy texture.
3. Preparing the tahini sauce: In a bowl, combine the tahini with 2 cups of water, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt to taste. Mix well until you obtain a smooth paste. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more water to reach the desired consistency.
4. Assembling the dish: Arrange the potato slices in a baking dish, making sure to distribute them evenly. Pour the tahini sauce over the potatoes, ensuring that each slice is well covered. This step is essential, as the sauce will give them an extraordinary flavor.
5. Baking the potatoes: Cover the dish with aluminum foil for the first 30 minutes of baking. This will help the potatoes cook evenly. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and let the potatoes bake for another 15 minutes, so they become golden and crispy.
6. Serving: Once the potatoes are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. They can be served warm, alongside a fresh salad or as a side dish to meat. A serving suggestion is to sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley on top for an extra splash of color and flavor.
Useful tips:
- You can experiment with various spices, adding cumin or paprika to the tahini sauce for an even more intense flavor.
- If you want a healthier dish, you can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
- This recipe is easily adaptable; you can add vegetables like carrots or zucchini, sliced, for a more colorful and nutritious side dish.
Tahini potatoes are a simple yet flavorful recipe, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy your dish and let your taste buds delight in every bite!
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, 4 tablespoons of sesame paste (tahini), 1/2 lemon (juice), 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt to taste
