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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]
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.
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]
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.
Shawarma. Shawarma (/ ʃəˈwɑːrmə /; Arabic: شاورما) is a Middle Eastern dish that originated in the Levantine region during the Ottoman Empire, [1][3][4][5] consisting of meat that is cut into thin slices, stacked in an inverted cone, and roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit. Traditionally made with lamb or mutton, it may also be ...
An Egyptian dish originally made in the 19th century, made of rice, macaroni and lentils mixed together, topped with a spiced tomato sauce, and garlic vinegar; garnished with chickpeas and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.
For tahini- or nut-based sauce, see Tarator (sauce). Media: Tzatziki. Tzatziki (Greek: τζατζίκι, tzatzíki, Greek: [d͡zaˈd͡zici]), also known as cacık (Turkish: [dʒaˈdʒɯk]) or tarator, is a class of dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeastern Europe and West Asia. It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted ...
Closeup image of za'atar spice mixture, a blend of herbs, sumac, sesame and salt. Origanum syriacum, in springtime. Za'atar[a] (/ ˈzɑːtɑːr / ZAH-tar; Arabic: زَعْتَر, IPA: [ˈzaʕtar]) is a Levantine culinary herb or family of herbs. It is also the name of a spice mixture that includes the herb along with toasted sesame seeds, dried ...