Tahini

Tahini is a thick, creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. It originates from Middle Eastern and North African cuisine and is an essential ingredient in the world-famous hummus and baba ghanoush. It has a distinctive nutty flavour with a slightly bitter edge and is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, calcium and B vitamins. In the kitchen, it serves as a base for dips and sauces, and is added to salad dressings, marinades or used as a drizzle over meat and vegetables. It also works well in sweet recipes such as desserts, cookies and cakes. Both light and dark varieties are available.