Why it works: Tahini and maple syrup work together. They rank in the top 18% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 12 recipes. Both carry 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, which smells clove, smoky. The science ↓
Sesame Milk
1–2Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Roughly combine ingredients.
Process with a blender until smooth.
Chill and serve
Chill for several hours.
Stir before serving.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Tahini | 1 tbsp (15g) | 89 |
| Maple Syrup | 1 tbsp (20ml) | 52 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Tahini + maple syruptop 18% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together12 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol (clove, smoky).
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Tahini + saucetop 30% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together48 recipes
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Maple syrup + saucetop 35% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together102 recipes
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
What each ingredient does
- Tahini
- Provides fat and body, giving the milk its creamy texture and nutty sesame flavor.
- Maple syrup
- Adds sweetness to balance the sesame's slight bitterness.
The step that matters
Process with a blender until smooth.. Tahini is a paste of ground sesame solids that settle out of water. Thorough blending breaks the solids into fine particles and helps them stay suspended, so the milk is smooth rather than gritty or separated.
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How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (maple syrup, sauce):
- Cashew nutfits better
- Pecansfits better
- Sesamefits better
- Tahinithe original
Fit is the average pairing score against maple syrup, sauce. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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