tahini

/təˈhini/
noun
  1. A paste made from ground sesame seeds, used in cooking, especially in Middle Eastern dishes.
    • You can find tahini in the international foods aisle of most grocery stores.
    • Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
    • She drizzled tahini over the roasted vegetables for extra flavor.
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