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Sesame seeds, crushed into the silk that holds Middle Eastern cooking together.
means A smooth paste of ground hulled sesame seeds, used in hummus, sauces, and desserts.
from From Arabic tahina, meaning to grind — the verb became the food, fittingly worn down to its essence.
Hummus backboneNo tahini, no real hummus — just bean mush.
Separation anxietyIt splits in the jar like natural peanut butter.
Sweet sideStars in halva and drizzled over ice cream.