Tahini
Tahini (/təˈhiːni, tɑː-/) or tahina (Arabic: طحينة, /-nə/) is a Middle Eastern condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. It is served by itself (as a dip) or as a major ingredient in hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva.
Tahini next to lemon and whole garlic | |
| Alternative names | Tahin, tahina, tahine, etc. |
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| Type | Spread or dip, ingredient or filling in other dishes |
| Region or state | West Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, South Caucasus, parts of North Africa |
| Main ingredients | Sesame seeds |
Tahini is used in the cuisines of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean, the South Caucasus, the Balkans, South Asia, Central Asia, and amongst Ashkenazi Jews as well as parts of Russia and North Africa. Sesame paste (though not called tahini) is also used in some East Asian cuisines.
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