tahini

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noun ta·hi·ni \ tə-ˈhē-nē , tä- \

Definition of tahini

:a smooth paste of sesame seeds

Recent Examples of tahini from the Web

Chef Joshua Luce (formerly of Jean Georges and the Ace Hotel in downtown L.A.) is helming the kitchen with a menu that includes diver scallops with sweet yellow corn; and cauliflower with tahini.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "Some of the best chefs in the country are coming to L.A. to cook with Ludo Lefebvre," 29 Aug. 2017
Soulful plates are worth the quirks: Lamb ragù with pickled beet stems sits atop lush tahini, while roasted potatoes require only a squeeze of charred lemon to shine.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "4 New Restaurants to Try Right Now," 28 Aug. 2017
East Wind’s organic peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter and tahini, to name a few, are available in some Kansas City stores and across the country.

— max londberg, kansascity, "Dark rituals? Orgies? See the reality of a hippie commune deep in Missouri’s Bible Belt," 27 Aug. 2017
Elsewhere on the menu, the garden bowl with tahini and dill quinoa offers a nice balance to a meat-heavy meal, although not the most exciting.

— samantha bakall, OregonLive.com, "Spitz Mediterranean Street Food is a welcome addition to the neighborhood," 22 Aug. 2017
Opened: Aug. 7 On the menu: Beef empanadas ($6), hummus and tahini ($6), cold fried chicken Cobb salad ($10), Moroccan eggplant sandwich with fries ($8) and noodle bowls ($10 to $14).

— todd a. price, NOLA.com, "Three Muses chef goes back to school with Rimon: opening alert," 16 Aug. 2017
Meanwhile, whisk together fresh lemon juice, tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons water, and chopped garlic clove.

— marian cooper cairns, Country Living, "Kale and Chicken Pita Salad," 9 Aug. 2017
Note: Look for tahini alongside Middle Eastern ingredients or in the natural-foods section of the supermarket.

— chris ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Quick and healthy kofta kebabs," 11 July 2017
Make tahini sauce: Whisk together the tahini and yogurt, then whisk in other sauce ingredients.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Grilled Falafel Burgers (recipe)," 28 June 2017

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