According to writers in the Al-Ahram’s Friday Supplememt, sesame paste or Tahina as it is known all over the Middle East would be the elixir of contentment! “Although it does not make noise like the harvest of cotton or
wheat.. sesame represents a quietly contented part of our lives, whether sprinkled on the
ubiquitous Ta’ameya pattie, or in liquid form, drizzled over a plate of Fava beans (ful).
Traditionally, the paste is made by grinding the sesame seeds between special stones used especially for this purpose for the last few centuries. According to article, there remain only a few traditional mills for sesame in Old Cairo (serga). The best-tasting sesame comes from Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt.
The typical way Tahina is served is as a dip. You can find the paste at any Mediterranean food store.
Traditionally, the paste is made by grinding the sesame seeds between special stones used especially for this purpose for the last few centuries. According to article, there remain only a few traditional mills for sesame in Old Cairo (serga). The best-tasting sesame comes from Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt.
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| Tahina dip (photo: 21food) |
Serves 4
¾ cup Tahina
2 tblsp Lime juice or vinegar
½ to ¾ cup Water
Salt, Cumin to taste
Start out by incorporating the lime juice or vinegar until
you get a smooth paste. Add salt and cumin. Then add the water one table
spoonful at a time to avoid lumps. Add enough water to reach the consistency of your choice.
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| Drizzle this sauce over sandwitches (photo: mediterraneanfood) |
Tahina can also be dissolved into yogurt to made a delicious
sauce accompaniment (Tartour) to grilled meats and poultry. Simply add 2 tablespoons
of Tahina per cup of yogurt.
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