sesame paste
Hummus base ingredient
Sesame paste is ground sesame seeds processed into a thick, smooth spread.
The term covers two distinct products: tahini, made from raw or lightly toasted seeds and common in Middle Eastern cuisine, and Chinese sesame paste, made from deeply roasted seeds with a darker color and more intense, nuttier flavor.
Both appear in sauces, dressings, and dips: The noodles were dressed in sesame paste and chili oil.
- tahiniGround sesame paste
- tahini sauceBlended sesame seed condiment
- hummusMashed chickpea spread
- mezze platterShared appetizer assortment
- creamySmooth and rich
nutty · Middle Eastern · spread · grinding · food processor · roasted · seeds · dressing · dipping sauce · silky · earthy · halva · baba ganoush · drizzle · oily · savory · dipping · smooth
- hot potshabu-shabu, sukiyaki, broth, tofu, napa cabbage
- pastestahini, harissa, gochujang, sambal, sofrito
- Asian ingredientssoy, fish sauce, miso, oyster sauce, rice wine
- Middle Eastern Condimentshummus, tahini, tahini sauce, baba ganoush, labneh
- sesametahini, til, tahini sauce, halva
- pounded/mashed foodsmashed potatoes, guacamole, hummus, fufu, poi