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Tahin

tahini, sesame paste

noun ta-HEEN Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Arabic 'tahina'

Usage Note

Tahin (also Tahini) is a paste of ground sesame seeds used in hummus, salad dressings, and Middle Eastern-inspired German cooking. It is now sold in most German supermarkets; natural Tahin separates and must be stirred before use.

Examples

"Für das Dressing Tahin, Zitronensaft und etwas Wasser zu einer cremigen Sauce verrühren."

Natural Translation

For the dressing, whisk tahini, lemon juice, and a little water into a creamy sauce.

Literal Translation

For the dressing tahini, lemon-juice and some water to a creamy sauce stir.

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