Thursday, 22 April 2010

Tahini Brownie.... Mood = Sesame sensation

I love looking at websites and especially food related ones. I have stumbled upon a really great blog called Taste of Beirut. Really wonderful dishes, that are innovative and have a great twist to the traditional dishes that we know and love. My eyes popped when i saw one particular dish, or shall i say dessert. Tahini Brownies.
YUMM!!!!

So i looked at the recipe and thought that it was perfect. No eggs, no butter. Great for anyone who is lactose intolerant and also for anyone on a special diet or fasting for lent. The replacement is the Tahini, which creates this incrdible nutty flavour, and adds a depth that keeps this brownie moist and chewy.

It was easy to make and so quick. I kept trying the brownie and now half of it is gone. I have to make some more before my husband gets back as i told him there were quite a few left. This recipe can easily be doubled. I would do that just to make sure you have extra.


Recipe:

100g Dark chocolate
150g caster sugar
150g Flour
150ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
150g Tahini
1 Teaspoon of Baking Powder

Method:

  • Melt your chocolate in a micorwave or in a double boiler. Microwave is probably best as it is such a small amount.
  • Squeeze your oranges and add the Tahini to it.
  • Pour over the chocolate and add the sugar.
  • Mix everything together.
  • Measure and sift your flour and BP and pour on top of your chocolate Tahini mix.

  • Grease and line an 8" pan with parchment paper or baking paper and pour your mix in.
  • Try to get it to every corner.
  • Cook at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.

This will result in a wonderful nutty, moist, decadent brownie.

12 NIBBLES:

Burhan,  22 April 2010 16:43  

How were they? Yummy? I remember I bought some halawa with chocolate and once patchi made these choccies with halawa in them. Evil calories, but delish! Any idea for a good recipe for halawa?

Anonymous,  22 April 2010 17:11  

oh yum, these look good, gonna have to try them. never thought of using tahini, but have to try these

Joudie's Mood Food 22 April 2010 18:56  

Burhan. they are really good. Different taste than you would expect and nutty. Very nice. Would definitely make them again. As for the halawa, i will think of something nice....

Joudie's Mood Food 22 April 2010 18:58  

Anon, these are even better than they look. Definitely try them. Very easy and super quick. I never thought of using tahini either till i saw them on a blog, and thought it would be interesting. Enjoy

Janet,  22 April 2010 20:06  

This looks lovely Joudie. Lovely pictures!

tasteofbeirut 23 April 2010 03:10  

Joudie

Your tahini brownies turned out great! Glad you liked them enough to post about them; I need to make them again!

Joudie's Mood Food 23 April 2010 08:07  

TOB, They were so good. I could not make them without sharing. Thanks for the recipe. They turned out perfectly. I need to make them again too as there are hardly any left.. :)

majka,  23 April 2010 19:09  

love it i will try them tomorrow with my coffe.

Justine 23 April 2010 23:16  

wow what a great combination- i'm sure they are just delicious! congratulation on being featured on tastespotting!

Anonymous,  24 April 2010 01:45  

Gosh, don't you bake them? I can't imagine eating all that raw flour.

Joudie's Mood Food 24 April 2010 07:56  

Hi Maijka. they are great with coffee. Unfortunately i didnt have any left to try with a coffee.

Justine, thanks for the comment. They were delicious indeed. Give them a go, THe combination was lovely.

Joudie's Mood Food 24 April 2010 07:58  

Hi Anon, ofcourse these are baked. It says it right at the end of the post, to bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees. I couldnt imagine eating all that raw batter either..... :)

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