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Tahini (/ təˈhiːni, tɑː -/) or tahina (Arabic: طحينة, /- nə /) is a Middle-Eastern condiment made from ground sesame. [3] Its more commonly eaten variety comes from hulled sesame, but unhulled seeds can also be used for preparing it. [4] The latter variety has been described as slightly bitter, but more nutritious. [4]
Hummus. Hummus (/ ˈhʊməs /, / ˈhʌməs /; [1][2] Arabic: حُمُّص ḥummuṣ, 'chickpeas', Hebrew: חומוס ḥummus), also spelled hommus or houmous, is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. [3]
Tahiti is the highest and largest island in French Polynesia lying close to Moʻorea island. It is located 4,400 kilometres (2,376 nautical miles) south of Hawaiʻi, 7,900 km (4,266 nmi) from Chile, 5,700 km (3,078 nmi) from Australia. [3][4] The island is 45 km (28 mi) across at its widest point and covers an area of 1,045 km 2 (403 sq mi).
Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates [1] (/ ˌ t ɑː n ə ˈ h ɑː s i / TAH-nə-HAH-see; [2] born September 30, 1975) [3] is an American author, journalist, and activist. He gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white supremacy.
Sesame (/ ˈsɛsəmi /; [ 2 ][ 3 ]Sesamum indicum) is a plant in the genus Sesamum, also called simsim, benne or gingelly. [ 4 ] Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. [ 5 ] It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods.
Pişmaniye (Turkish) or floss halva is a traditional sweet, prepared in Kocaeli, Turkey, made by flossing thin strands of halva into a light confection. Made primarily of wheat flour and sugar, the strands are continuously wrapped into a ball shape and then compressed. The result is a halva with a light consistency, similar to cotton candy.
Middle Eastern cuisine or West Asian cuisine includes a number of cuisines from the Middle East. Common ingredients include olives and olive oil, pitas, honey, sesame seeds, dates, [ 1 ] sumac, chickpeas, mint, rice and parsley, and popular dishes include kebabs, dolmas, falafel, baklava, yogurt, doner kebab, shawarma and mulukhiyah.
An Egyptian dish originally made in the 19th century, made of rice, macaroni and lentils mixed together, topped with a spiced tomato sauce, and garlic vinegar; garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions. A sprinkling of garlic juice, or garlic vinegar, and hot sauce are optional. It is a popular street food.