What is Tahini

[Swan]

I found a recipe for the AKL Hummus and it calls for 5 T of tahini. I have no clue what this is. Can some one enlighten me........Gail

 

[aeryn]

According to epicurious.com it's a sesame seed paste.

http://eat.epicurious.com/dictionary/food/index.ssf?DEF_ID=4171

 

[Swan]

Thanks aeryn, Not sure where I am going to get that stuff, maybe I can grind up some sesame seeds. Thanks for the web site I saved it,

 

[antsss]

You can buy tahini at Shoprite near the deli in the prepared foods section. I think Cedars is the name of the brand I use. Don't try to grind it yourself...it will make a mess and you won't get the right taste or, more importantly, texture. Good luck!

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

I noticed you're in TX- Try HEB or Randalls. They should have Tahini paste.

 

[Swan]

Thanks I will try HEB. I could always drive into Austin if I need to and go to whole foods market.