tahinis
Ground sesame pastes
Tahinis is the plural of tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds.
The paste is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, essential to hummus and baba ghanoush.
The plural typically refers to different varieties or brands: The store stocks several tahinis, from light to dark roasted.
Mashed chickpea spread
- baba ganoushPureed roasted eggplant spread
- dressingSauce for salads
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
falafel · shawarma · smoothie · cookies · halva · noodles · salad · drizzle
From Western Asia's cultural region
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- LevantineOf the eastern Mediterranean
- IsraeliMiddle Eastern national
- LebaneseFrom a small Mediterranean nation
Palestinian · Syrian · Turkish · Greek · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Japanese · Chinese
Tiny oilseed for baking
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- pasteThick sticky substance
- hulledOuter covering removed
- unhulledRetaining outer covering
roasted · raw · stone-ground · emulsification · separation · stirring · texture · creamy
Eccentric or almond-flavored
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- richHaving much of something
toasted · creamy · umami · aromatic · pungent · mild · intense · complex
Folded amino chain
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- healthy fatsNutrient-dense dietary lipids
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
zinc · phosphorus · fiber · B vitamins · antioxidants · selenium · copper · plant-based
hummus
Mashed chickpea spread
- baba ganoushPureed roasted eggplant spread
- dressingSauce for salads
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
dip · falafel · shawarma · smoothie · cookies · halva · noodles · salad · drizzle · marinade
Middle Eastern
From Western Asia's cultural region
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- LevantineOf the eastern Mediterranean
- IsraeliMiddle Eastern national
Lebanese · Palestinian · Syrian · Turkish · Greek · Egyptian · Ethiopian · Japanese · Chinese · Korean
sesame seeds
Tiny oilseed for baking
unhulled · roasted · raw · stone-ground · emulsification · separation · stirring · texture · creamy · smooth
nutty
Eccentric or almond-flavored
rich · toasted · creamy · umami · aromatic · pungent · mild · intense · complex · balanced
protein
Folded amino chain
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- healthy fatsNutrient-dense dietary lipids
magnesium · zinc · phosphorus · fiber · B vitamins · antioxidants · selenium · copper · plant-based · vegan