tahina
Ground sesame spread
Tahina is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, used extensively in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking.
It forms the base of hummus and baba ghanoush, and is drizzled over falafel and grilled meats.
The spelling tahini is more common in American English.
Mix the tahina with lemon juice and garlic.
Sauce for salads
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- toppingFood's finishing layer
marinade · glaze · garnish · savory · nutty · flavor · vinaigrette · grilled vegetables
Mashed chickpea spread
- falafelFried spiced legume ball
- baba ghanoushSmoky eggplant spread with tahini
- pitaHollow Middle Eastern bread
- shawarmaCarved rotating-spit meat
kebab · mezze · tabbouleh · dolma · kibbeh · lavash · halva · gyro
dressing
Sauce for salads
topping · marinade · glaze · garnish · savory · nutty · flavor · vinaigrette · grilled vegetables · toasted bread
hummus
Mashed chickpea spread
- falafelFried spiced legume ball
- baba ghanoushSmoky eggplant spread with tahini
- pitaHollow Middle Eastern bread
shawarma · kebab · mezze · tabbouleh · dolma · kibbeh · lavash · halva · gyro · tzatziki
creamy
Smooth and rich
thick · rich · luscious · emulsified · pourable · runny · whipped · buttery · homogeneous · glossy
seed
Embryonic plant capsule
unhulled · toasted · roasted · ground · calcium · zinc · magnesium · copper · thiamine · vitamin E
- tahini sauceBlended sesame seed condiment