tahini

[ tuh-hee-nee, tah- ]

noun

, Middle Eastern Cooking.

1. a paste made of ground sesame seeds.

tahini

/ təˈhiːnɪ; təˈhiːnə /

noun

1. a paste made from sesame seeds originating in the Middle East, often used as an ingredient of hummus and other dips

Word History and Origins

Origin of tahini¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; Levantine Arabic ṭaḥīni (standard Arabic ṭaḥīna ), derivative of ṭaḥana “to crush, grind”; compare Hebrew tākhan “to crush, grind”

Word History and Origins

Origin of tahini¹

from Arabic

Example Sentences

Gradually and sparingly add water while stirring the tahini quickly with a fork.

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